Maverick Guide to Oman
Maverick Guide to Oman

Author: Peter J. Ochs, II

Publisher: Pelican Publishing

Published: 1999-11-01

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 9781565546875

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With the endorsement and assistance of the Omani government, the only guide to Oman has been thoroughly updated for the second edition. For naturalists, the rock formations, minerals, and fossils of Oman are textbook-quality, and the variety of flora and fauna is awe-inspiring. For adventurers, there is wadi bashing, hiking, camping, and rock climbing. The landscape ranges from desert to oasis to mountain to coast, and the Omani people are among the most hospitable in the world. This guide utilizes the familiar Maverick format to communicate everything a first-time traveler needs to know. The author lives in Oman and has made many of the treks he writes about. He gives insight into the customs, history, and culture of the country, as well as how to get along with the Omanis in the best possible fashion. Advice is given on everything from asking permission to take pictures, to what type of vehicle to drive in certain areas, to which forts are open to the public, to what kinds of clothes to wear.

Maverick Guide to Bermuda
Maverick Guide to Bermuda

Author: Catherine Harriott

Publisher: Pelican Publishing

Published: 2004-03-01

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 9781589800878

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This updated edition includes detailed information on transportation, dining, accommodations, and nightlife, with special sections for business travel, senior citizens, and even planning a Bermuda wedding.

Maverick Guide to Morocco
Maverick Guide to Morocco

Author: Searight, Susan

Publisher: Pelican Publishing

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 496

ISBN-13: 9781455608645

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Much more than Tangier and Casablanca, Morocco offers visitors an unparallelled opportunity for an exotic vacation.

Maverick Guide to Berlin
Maverick Guide to Berlin

Author: Jay Brunhouse

Publisher: Pelican Publishing

Published: 2007-12-27

Total Pages: 440

ISBN-13: 9781589803015

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Located at the geographical center of Europe, Berlin is the gateway between East and West and the fourthmost- visited city in Europe. Here, find reliable and thorough information on both the finest as well as budget-priced accommodations.

Oman Reborn
Oman Reborn

Author: Linda Pappas Funsch

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2015-12-29

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 1137502010

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The Sultanate of Oman is one of the few "good news" stories to have emerged from the Middle East in recent memory. This book traces the narrative of a little-known and relatively stable Arab country whose history of independence, legacy of interaction with diverse cultures, and enlightened modern leadership have transformed it in less than fifty years from an isolated medieval-style potentate to a stable, dynamic, and largely optimistic country. At the heart of this fascinating story is Oman’s sultan, Qaboos bin Sa’id, friend to both East and West, whose unique leadership style has resulted in both domestic and foreign policy achievements during more than four decades in office. Exploring Oman from a historical perspective, Funsch examines how the country’s unique blend of tradition and modernization has enabled it to succeed while others in the region have failed. Accounts of the author’s own experiences with Oman’s transformation add rich layers of depth, texture, and personality to the narrative.

Maverick Guide to Australia
Maverick Guide to Australia

Author: Len Rutledge

Publisher: Pelican Publishing

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 9781565547728

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This all-new edition, perfect for those travelling Down Under for the 2000 Olympics, offers more vivid profiles than ever before, and covers everything from bush ballad sing-alongs at the Argyle Tavern in Sydney to the charming Barton Cottage in Tasmania.