Road & Rail

Frequently updated, we bring the most informative and interesting stories from the road and rail sectors around the world.

This is where you will find features written by us as we travel by vehicle and train. TheHoworths report and review top campsites, great hotels, fabulous restaurants, unusual train journeys and fascinating places to visit.

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Driving Through the Mountains to Jabel Al Akhdar

Driving Through the Mountains to Jabel Al Akhdar

The drive from Nizwa to Al Jabel Al Akhdar takes about 45 minutes using a…

Falaj Daris

Falaj Daris

Not far from the centre of Nizwa and on our way to the Alia Hotel…

Halwa from Oman

Halwa from Oman

A trip to Oman is not complete without trying some of its delicious local delicacy…

Nizwa Souq

Nizwa Souq

The Souq in Nizwa bustles with vendors selling everything from meat, fish, fruits and vegetables…

Nizwa Fort

Nizwa Fort

The main tourist attractions are Nizwa Fort and the traditional Souq that sits beside it.…

Let the Tour of Oman Begin

Let the Tour of Oman Begin

Having landed our tour of Oman is about to start Muneer Al-Balushi works for Arabica…

Oman Air Treated us Very Much as VIP’s

Oman Air Treated us Very Much as VIP’s

Oman Air offers an unmatched level of luxury for its premium class passengers including lie-flat…

Oman the undiscovered destination for superyachts

Oman the undiscovered destination for superyachts

Picking up binoculars we are about to fly off to Oman where we will focus…

Fregate Island Revisited (even if only on video!)

We so enjoyed our visit to Fregate Island the very private resort run very much…