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Hotel Review: Shangri-La Al Husn, MuscatMuscat 8

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Like a bridge over troubled water... . . . #whereilive #bridgeovertroubledwater #sunnydays #wewillgetthroughthis #wewillgetthroughthistogether #reflections #photographyart #reflectionperfection #alwayslookonthebrightsideoflife #surrey #riverwey #weynavigation #stayhome @surreylive @surrey @riverweytrust @beautifuldestinations @beautifullpllaces @travelanddestinations @earthfever @travelbloggeres @travelerclub.info
Solo Walks... . So things have changed for us all pretty dramatically over the last few weeks. I am now working from home which as a teacher is a very odd thing....teaching live in a google classroom. I’m still getting used to it! . But this afternoon I found some time to get out by myself. I am so lucky to have such beautiful people free places just a 10min walk from my front door! . In spite of all the stress and everything going on around I found total peace on my little solo walk. . Where are you finding some peace in these tricky times? . Keep safe. Keep well. #selflove #selfisolation #corona #stayathome #solo #solowalks #idontlikepeople #sunshine #sunshinestateofmind #feelingbetter #peace #strangetimes @ntriverwey @travellingthroughtheworld @beautifuldestinations @beautifulplaces_inthe_world @wonderful_places @placesinuk
National old stuff day... . . Meet Nabu & Captain camel. I picked this gorgeous document up in Jaipur in 2008. I have no idea what it is...but it’s pretty old! . . I totally fell for the beautifully painted camels and very funky stamp. On the back there is a little bit of history. Tricky to make out the story but it’s been dated 1938. . . It’s probably completely worthless but I love it! This is definitely the oldest souvenir I’ve returned from my travels with. . . Does anyone know what this actually is? ❓ What’s the quirkiest souvenir you’ve come home with? #nationaloldstuffday #souvenir #whatisit #camel #camellove #india #jaipur #littlepieceofhistory #1938 #indiansouvenir #travelblog #travelblogger #travelgram #indiantravel #quirky #quirkystuff #monday #history @femaletravelbloggers @travelandleisure @travelbloggeres @jaipur @jaipurtraveling @lonelyplanetindia @india @indiatravelexperiences
New week.... . . Are you skipping into the new week or are you just not really feeling it? . . ‘Nope!’ Has been the vibe of my day but looking back at pics from my weekend in Berlin is helping! . . Did you know this cute guy is called the Ampelmannchen or little traffic light man. This quirky traffic light is a hang over from the GDR but was adopted in West Berlin streets after reunification. 🚦 #berlin #germany🇩🇪 #deutschland #ampelmann #ampelmännchen #littletrafficlightman #newweek #mondaymotivation #monday #mondaymood #mondayvibes #lpphotochallengetransport #nope #ilikeyourhat #fancyhat #littledude @berlin @visit_berlin @germanytourism @travelawesome @travelbloggeres @femaletravelbloggers @best.city.shots @bestcitybreaks @citybestviews @destinations.earths @lonelyplanetmag
Up. Up. Up. . . The Berlin tv tower was the first stop on our weekend trip a few weeks ago. The views from the top are quite something. 🏙 Did you know that the Berlin tv tower is the 16th tallest tower in the world! . . What’s the highest tower you’ve scaled? #berlintvtower #tower #high #dontlookdown #up #berlin #germany #itssohigh #panoramicview #panoramic #travelbloggers #travelblog #weekendgetaway @visit_berlin @berlintvtower @berlin @travellingthroughtheworld @best.city.shots @bestcitybreaks @citybestviews @travelbloggeres @travelanddestinations @city_explore
Throwback.. Today I’m throwing it back to our trip to Lyngen Lodge, Norway in 2017. . . Staring at the mountains, snuggled down in the sled with only the breathing of the dogs made for an incredible experience. . . #lyngenalps #lyngenlodge #norway #lpphotochallengetransport #huskylove #speedypooch #itssoquiet #mountains #scandi #tbt #throwbackthursday #thursday #throwback #sleddogs #sledding #sleddingfun @visitlyngen @lyngen_lodge_norway @travelandleisure @visitnorway @mynorway @norge @norge.norway @travelbloggeres @travelanddestinations @destinations.earths @scandinavia_traveler @travelerclub.info @earthfever @lonelyplanetmag
City Walls... . . One of the best things we did on our first day in Dubrovnik was walk the city walls. Not only are the panoramic views sensational but it gave us a really good sense of direction and understanding of the old town layout. . . Whilst this is a brilliant thing to do it is worth bearing a few things in mind. 🔸entry to the walls isn’t free. An adult ticket costs around €29 🔸Dubrovnik is hot! Make sure you’ve got a bottle of water with you. There is little to no shade up there. 🔸wear appropriate shoes. The walls are super old, uneven and steep in places. . Have you walked the Dubrovnik city walls? #dubrovnik #dubrovnikcroatia #dubrovnikcitywalls #croatia #beprepared #appropriateshoes #sunshine #blueskies #longweekend #longweekendvibes #longweekendfun #wednesday #wednesdaywisdom #wednesdayvibes #tbwednesday @croatia_instagram @dubrovnik_tourist_guide @dubrovnik.croatia @travelandleisure @travelanddestinations @travelerclub.info @destinations.earths @citybreak_pics @bestcitybreaks @best.city.shots @city_sea_views
Moody skies & trippy buildings.... . . . This is Holzmarkt in Berlin only a short walk from the East Side Gallery 🌈 Holzmarkt isn’t just a quirky facade, it’s a hub for local produce, culture and arts. . . Well worth a visit if you’re pounding the pavements of East Berlin. These trippy buildings are just the ticket for a drizzly Monday! . . #holzmarkt #berlin #berlin🇩🇪 #trippy #trippyart #moodysky #contrast #mondaymotivation #mondaymood #monday #visitberlin #eastberlin #brightenyourday #culture #culturevulture #welovetravelgirls @visit_berlin @berlin @best.city.shots @bestcitybreaks @citybestviews @citybestpics @travelandleisure @travelsfervor @travelbloggeres @travelerclub.info @welovetravelgirls
Bubble gum skies & Barbados vibes... . . . . . #saturday #saturdayvibes #saturdaydreaming #barbados #barbadosbeach #barbadoslife #bubblegumsky #isitsummeryet #saturdaythrowback #throwback #beachlife #beachbeauty #sunseasky #sea @visitbarbados @barbados @destinations.earths @destinationstoescape @beaches_n_resorts @worlds_beaches @travelerspotss @travelandleisure @travelbloggeres @travelanddestinations @travel @travelawesome @travellingthroughtheworld @travelerclub.info
Riding high after my weekend in Berlin... . . . . . . #brandenburggate #berlin #deutschland #weekendvibes #weekendgetaway #weekendmood #monday #mondaymood #berlingermany #berlinphotography #deutschland🇩🇪 #blackandwhitephotography #contrast #structure #architecture @visit_berlin @berlin.live @travelandleisure @travelbloggeres @best.city.shots @bestcitybreaks @citybestviews @go_berlin @brandenburg_gate @femaletravelbloggers @epic.travels @travelanddestinations @travelerclub.info
Staring down the barrel of another week... . . . I am already counting down to our weekend trip to Berlin!...bring on Friday! . . . #monday #bringonfriday #mondaymorning #isittheweekendyet #weekendaway #staringdownthebarrel #fountainsabbey #dark #mondayblues #tunnelvision @ntfountainsabbey @beautifuldestinations @nationaltrust @welcometoyorkshire @travelandleisure @travelbloggeres @travelerclub.info
Blue Monday . . . . #bluemonday #blue #sea #sunseasky #throughthelens #citybreak #dubrovnik #blueseas #perspective #throughmylens #mondayblues #isittheweekendyet #horizon #seaperfection #takemeback #earthfever #colors_of_day @beautifullpllaces #coloursofnature #coloursoftheday #throwback @dubrovnik.croatia @earthfever @colors_of_day3 @croatia_instagram @beautifullpllaces @destinations.earths @beautifuldestinations @travelbloggeres @travelanddestinations @citybreak_pics
Hometown glory... . . . The festive period isn’t complete without a bracing walk. Our choice this year was a firm family favourite, Fewston Reservoir. . Which one is your favourite? . . . #reflection #reflectionperfection #coloursoftheworld #fewstonreservoir #yorkshire #godsowncountry #festivewalks #walks #country #bestlandscape #hometownglory #beautiful #skies #blueskies #reflectionphotography #reflectiongram #colorsoftheday @welcometoyorkshire @destinations.earths @beautifulplaces_inthe_world @beautifuldestinations @beautiful___travel @wonderful_places @colors_of_day3 @travellingthroughtheworld @travelerclub.info @travelbloggeres @earthfever
S K I ⛷S E A S O N . . So it’s the first of December and in my mind it’s officially ski season! Whether you’ve booked your trip and are eagerly counting down the days or if you’re still undecided on which resort to book...why not check out my top 10 tips for planning a ski trip to make sure you’re prepped and ready! . https://takemefarandaway.com/2018/11/03/coming-soon-2/ . . #ski #skiseason #snow #december #toptips #sundayfunday #sundayvibes #skiing #skiers #bluesky #powder #pisteperfection #mountains #mountainscapes #travelblogger @travelandleisure @beautifuldestinations @skinetwork_ @tignesofficiel @mountainshotz @visit_the_alps_ @travellercollective @ski_islife @skiing_for_life___ @earth_destinations @mountains_shots
H E L S I N K I . . . Did you know that the Finnish capital makes for a perfect day trip from Tallinn? . With only 2 hours on the ferry you can extend your Baltic trip to include this Scandinavian gem. . . #helsinki #helsinkiofficial #helsinkicathedral #architecture #architecturephotography #beautifulbuildings #winterskies #imposing #finland #finland_photolovers #helsinkicity #colours_of_day #winterinhelsinki #daytripfromtallinn #daytrip @femaletravelbloggers @colors_of_day3 @travelerclub.info @best.city.shots @bestcitybreaks @helsinkiofficial @finland @destinations.earths @citybestviews @photos_of_world_cities @helsinkiframes
Ice Fishing... 🐟 It turns out it’s not as easy as it looks! But, despite the lack of fish it was an incredible experience....all be it a little chilly! ❄️ If you’re looking for a truly memorable winter adventure then Lyngen Lodge in North Norway is an absolute must. . . . . . #femaletravelbloggers #adventure #adventuretravel #icefishing #mybumwascold #didntcatchanything #notverygoodatit #lyngenalps #lyngenlodge #bestofnorway #norway #ice @femaletravelbloggers @lyngen_lodge_norway @travelandleisure @beautifuldestinations @visitnorway @norge @norge.norway @travelanddestinations @travelerclub.info @travelbloggeres @travelbloggersociety
Sailing into the weekend... . . . . . #friday #fridayvibes #weekend #sailing #sailingintotheweekend #blue #sunshineonthewater #croatia #boat #crystalwater #sea #bluesky #sunshine @croatia_instagram @dubrovnik.croatia @travelandleisure @travel @beautifuldestinations @destinations.earths @travelbloggeres @earthfever @travelerclub.info @travelsfever @travelanddestinations @destinationstoescape
Head in the clouds... . . . . #headintheclouds #dreamer #monday #mondaymotivation #mondaymood #mondayvibes #cloudscape #sunsetlover #horizon #bringmethehorizon @travel @travelbloggeres @destinations.earths @destinationstoescape @beautifuldestinations @travellingthroughtheworld @travelerclub.info
In Flanders fields the poppies blow. Between the crosses row on row. That mark our place: and in the sky The larks still bravely singing fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. . . . . . #lestweforget #remembrance #inflandersfields #m40soldiers #sunday #neverforget #poppies #inmemory #chilternhills @royalbritishlegion @m40soldiers
D U B R O V N I K . . . No trip to Dubrovnik is complete without a walk around the old city walls. The panoramic views are hard to beat! . . . #rooftop #dubrovnik #dubrovnikcroatia #dubrovnikoldtown #fromuphere #blueskies #croatia #croatiatravel #gameofthrones #sunshine #saturday #saturdayvibes #saturdaymorning @croatia__travels #citywalls #dubrovnikcitywalls @croatia.travel @travelanddestinations @travelbloggeres @travellingthroughtheworld @destinations.earths @beautifuldestinations @dubrovnik.croatia @dubrovnik_tourist_guide

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