The Sultans of Swing
A year ago I probably could not have identified Oman on a map . Sad? Maybe. But true, yes. And I know I’m not the only one. When I mentioned to friends back home that we were planning a trip to Oman, I got a few of the following, “But I thought you lived in Oman” or “Is that a city in Amman?” or “Really!?! Where is that?” Oman borders the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Yemen. I t’s kind of the wall flower at the party – nothing flashy like Dubai, and no international conflicts or humanitarian crises like in Saudi Arabia or Yemen. Oman is a laid back, oil rich country with a striking geography, and really, if you’ve ever considered going to Dubai, you should cross that off and put Oman on your list. If Dubai is Las Vegas, Oman is Santa Monica, the Grand Canyon and Palm Desert rolled into one. … and then some. Oman is a Sultanate, ruled by...you guessed it, a Sultan, not a Sultan of Swing , just a Sultan. What is a Sultanate? And how is it different fro