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Carrie Brummer ’04
Carrie Brummer ’04 lives in Muscat, Oman, with her husband, Joseph Hanna. When she isn’t sharing travel tips with friends and family, Brummer is president of ArtistStrong.com, a community space helping people to unleash their inner artist. Here are her tips if you find yourself in Oman’s capital.
Sunset sipping… Watch the sun set on the beautiful beach and enjoy the Gulf of Oman ocean view at Crowne Plaza’s pub, Dukes. If the weather is nice, make a reservation to guarantee outdoor seating.
Scentsible… Tour the Amouage Perfume Factory, which is a brand that originates from Oman. The short, but nicely done, tour includes how and where scent ingredients are sourced. You also get to watch employees working on the perfumes.
Olé!?… Near the city of Barka, there are bullfights on (usually) the first and third Fridays of the month. The bullfights here are different in that the two bulls battle each other. Because these are community-arranged events, to find them, you have to go to Barka to ask for more information, and then find the specific locations.
On your mark… There is a camel racing federation off of 18th November Street in the Al Azaiba district that provides the latest dates and locations for this very early morning affair (approximately 6 a.m. start).
Brunch on the beach… The Chedi is a luxury hotel with a delicious (and pricey) brunch. The fare includes Indian, Thai, and British influences. The hotel is set right on the ocean and surrounded by palm trees. It’s a great location to relax the afternoon away.
Dive in… Visit Oman Dive Center to schedule a snorkeling or diving trip in Bandar Karan, where you can spot sea turtles and blue tang fish. Spend the day by the beach and enjoy lunch at their restaurant.
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