Oman
Can you find Oman on a map? Who has ever heard of Oman? Who can spot it on a map? Yea... we couldn't either before this trip, but WOW are we glad we went! Oman is a gorgeous country, that as I mentioned, many people have never heard of, which is what enticed us to go. We are so glad we did as we both agreed it's in our top 3 countries we've ever visited and some of the most friendly people we've met! It's located in the Middle East, bordering Yemen, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and the Arabian Sea. First thing you need to do is get yourself an e-Visa. We had read in both Lonely Planet and other blogs that we could just do that upon arrival in Muscat. However, we found that we needed it to board our flight. As I showed up at the airport and gave my passport to check in and get my tickets, I was told I wouldn't be issued a ticket without a visa and my flight left in 90 minutes. After my heart sank to my stomach, I had to think quick. I...