What to Pack for Oman - Minimalist Packing for 2 weeks in Oman

Here's what I packed for 2 weeks in Oman, including what to wear in Oman for solo female travellers. You will need to dress very conservatively for Oman, so pack lots of long cotton or linen trousers, leggings and tunics or long sleeved cotton tops. Walking boots and some comfortable flats are essential. You will need to pack very conservative swimwear - a bathing suit plus sarong and T-shirt (no bikinis!) or a swimwear suit that covers the shoulders and thighs. Other good things to take to Oman are Aqua Shoes and waterproof phone case and bags for the Wadis.

Phnom Penh to Siem Reap on Mekong Express

Travelling from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap on the Mekong Express! So it was a much longer journey than they suggested to Siem Reap by bus - 6 hours rather than 4! It wasn't the comfiest bus but it was ok. As you can see from the video, we got snack, water and a loo. The weirdest and most unpleasant thing about this journey through Cambodia was the smoke in the evening - they are burning rubbish because there is no rubbish disposal in the Cambodian countryside and you end up breathing the fumes on the bus - definitely not good for your eyes and not good for asthmatics. It's a cheap way to get to Siem Reap from Phnom Penh, but if you can afford it, take an internal flight! You can also read my Lanmei Airlines Review.

Bibi Maryam

We got special permission to visit Bibi Mariam in Tiwi, Oman. This 10th Century tomb has been desolate for a number of years but is currently undergoing restoration. Built by Baha al-Din Ayaz, king of the Hormuz Empire, for his wife Bibi Maryam, makes this tomb Oman's version of the Taj Mahal. You can visit Bibi Maryam easily by driving out from Sur or Muscat. Underneath Bibi Maryam's tomb lies a whole labyrinth of underground mazes, which sadly cannot be explored.

Jebel Shams - Al Hajar Mountains, Oman

Join me for a short hike on Jebel Shams in Oman. Jebel Shams means 'Mountain of the Sun' and it's located in Northeast Oman just North of Al Hamra. It is the highest mountain of the Hajar mountain range and the highest mountain in the gulf. It is possible to do Jebel Shams as a day trip from Muscat - it is around 150 miles from Muscat. The roads to get there are pleasant but going up the mountain you will need a guide and a 4 wheel drive.