Al Ameen Mosque
April 12, 2018
Did you know Bousher’s stunningly beautiful Mohammed Al Ameen Mosque was open to non-Muslims? … More Al Ameen Mosque
Kibbeh, Kabab, Kanufa – Oh My
February 7, 2018
The story of how a social blunder in Damascus turned into a great food exchange … More Kibbeh, Kabab, Kanufa – Oh My
Henna – a Way to Show Happiness
January 26, 2018
Always wondered where to go for henna? Look no further! … More Henna – a Way to Show Happiness
5 Ways to Bring the World Home and Raise Global Kids
January 16, 2018
Once upon a time at a book group on Borneo, a wise mum told me that raising globally minded kids is important, because they are the leaders of tomorrow. They hold the power to change mindsets for the future and make the world more tolerant and inclusive of diversity in all its forms. With that … More 5 Ways to Bring the World Home and Raise Global Kids
From Rocks to Agriculture – The Ingenuity og the Omani Aflaj System
January 16, 2018
I can’t help but wonder what it must have been like in an inland Omani village, before tourists and resident expats arrived on weekend day trips, before all the comforts and amenities of modern society were available. At a time where some seem to think we can simply take whatever we want from the planet, … More From Rocks to Agriculture – The Ingenuity og the Omani Aflaj System
Oman: Encourage Small-Scale Innovators to Achieve Large-Scale Innovations
January 16, 2018
Perhaps one of the most important tasks facing Oman in the coming years is building a more diverse economy. Oman is part of the GCC club of wealthy oil producing states, but known oil resources and the GDP alike are relatively low compared to other GCC states. Oman’s population is young, with a median age of 25.4, and … More Oman: Encourage Small-Scale Innovators to Achieve Large-Scale Innovations
The unwritten rules of Muscat Expressway
November 22, 2017
When I moved to Muscat from a sleepy little town on Borneo three years ago, the roads here terrified me. Granted, some drivers in the sleepy town on Borneo had a tendency to ignore red lights, but at least they did so at 60 km/h and not 120. Muscat roads seemed fast and furious by … More The unwritten rules of Muscat Expressway
Camping Over Planes
September 28, 2017
Three years ago, our family was getting ready to move. With postings to Syria and Borneo, my husband and I spent several years regularly boarding planes with our three young kids, exploring our host countries and surrounding areas at every opportunity- and loved it. However, regular plane trips from infancy influenced our now primary school-aged children. … More Camping Over Planes
The expat partner resources I wish I had 10 years ago
September 11, 2017
When I first started my path as an expat partner, we had a slow dial-up internet connection. Annoyingly, websites I needed were often blocked. Actually, looking back, I seem to have had a longstanding relationship with The Ridiculously Slow Internet, everywhere I’ve lived. Now that I have finally welcomed Broadband into my home, I know … More The expat partner resources I wish I had 10 years ago
The Other Trail 