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Summary: Great
Review: I met that guy last week as i walked through "Wadi bani Khalid" He really lives in Oman and he knows the country. You can book a tour with him on "Mark Tours" Further info under "arabia felix.de" or "oman.de"he is a really funny guy.
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Summary: Great
Review: I met that guy last week as i walked through "Wadi bani Khalid" He really lives in Oman and he knows the country. You can book a tour with him on "Mark Tours" Further info under "arabia felix.de" or "oman.de" he is a really funny guy.
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Summary: A must for any traveller to Oman
Review: Of all the guide books to Oman I've found, this is the only one that combines excellent background information with thorough sightseeing information. It will show you all the magnificent spots of the country and fortunately not only the ones ON the beaten track, as many other guide books tend to do. The authour obviously knows this country like the back of his hand.
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Summary: The Best
Review: Peter (a.k.a. Peachy) Ochs knows Oman. He loves the land and its people. It seems he has explored every inch. We were fortunate to have him as a personal guide in February 2000. The Maverick Guide and his personal insights provided an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend this book to every traveler to Oman and to anyone interested in this uniquely beautiful part of the Middle East.
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Summary: The Best
Review: Peter (a.k.a. Peachy) Ochs knows Oman. He loves the land and its people. It seems he has explored every inch. We were fortunate to have him as a personal guide in February 2000. The Maverick Guide and his personal insights provided an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend this book to every traveler to Oman and to anyone interested in this uniquely beautiful part of the Middle East.
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Summary: The best kept secret in the Middle East...but for how long?
Review: Rudyard Kipling and James Hilton wrote about places likethis. Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta passed through here on their way tofurther horizons, but the mystique and grandeur of Oman did not escape their eye, as their annals attest. Even the Prophet Muhammed proclaimed that one pilgrimage from Oman was worth two from anywhere else. So what is this Shangri-La and why has it been lost to the rest of the world? The Sultanate of Oman (oldest of modern states in the gulf) is one of the fastest growing of emerging nations. And only 25 years ago it was a forgotten backwater, but it is a country with a long and distinguished history. (People have no trouble recalling the legends of Sindbad the Sailor, but no one knows that the historical Sindbad hailed from the Omani coastal port of Sohar, to cite one example.) Unfortunately, in this time of biased news reporting (the "If it bleeds, it leads" mentality), jaded perspectives and overblown stereotypes,it is difficult to identify and acknowledge individual (or in this case, regional) merit. The Omanis have never been associated with the usual problems that we associate with the Middle East. They are a fiercely independent people who are open-minded, out-going, respectful and refreshingly tolerant to other nationalities, races and creeds. It is also unfortunate that Americans know so little about Oman and yet we have had formal relations with Oman since 1840. The Maverick Guide to Oman is the first comrephensive travel guide in the English language (but it won't be the last as more and more people find out about this fascinating country). The Omanis are new to the international travel scene. Prior to 1986, there was no formal policy for tourism, but that is changing. It was my purpose to create a guide that serves as a geographical and cultural primer as well as a basic "what to do" guide. People are going to be pleasantly surprised, as I was, the first time they set foot on Omani ground. The Omanis are a genuine people and your visit to Oman will not easily be forgotten.
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Summary: This Is THE Guide To Oman
Review: The best (and one of the only) guides to a very pleasant and seldom-mentioned country, Ochs has done a wonderful job of giving us a very interesting intorduction to the culture, langiage, history, religion, cuisine, customs, geology and attractions of the safest and most attractive of the Arabian countries. Included is a wealth of information that every traveller will need to know before embarking on their trip. Also are hundreds of restaurants and sundry attractions for every taste and inclination. The rules and regulations are delineated carefully so as to prevent mishaps and fortunately, Ochs has provided for his readers, not merely the "tourist" side of Oman, but many facets of this beautiful and fascinating country that are generally overlooked by the typical sightseer. if you plan on visiting Oman, or just want information about the people or the land, this is the book to get.
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Summary: Review published in 'Adventure Oman' Magazine Summer 1999
Review: This is a fairly hefty tome, written by local tour company manager Peter J Ochs II, and published by Louisiana-based company Pelican. With only eight colour pages in a dollop near the front, the book at first looks a little dull and inaccessible, but persevere. Ochs' turn of phrase is wry and easy to read and the pages are packed with information. The frequent detailed maps that accompany the descriptions are very useful, although as with everything printed in a rapidly changing country, dating quickly. (This will be updated in the second edition, not yet available directly in Oman). The numerous hikes, drives and trips that are outlined are excellent. However, the reason to buy this book is not for Ochs' encyclopedic knowledge of the country, its people and its history, but for the throwaway lines and personal experiences that are scattered throughout the text. A good sprinkling of spice in a dish that has been served many times.
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