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Sultanate

D. Michael

Society & Culture

Frequency: 1 episode/32d. Total Eps: 52

Sultanate is a podcast where we discover new and exciting destinations within the Sultanate of Oman that are beyond the tourist route; as well as finding unique ways to enjoy the Omani hospitality like a local. Join D. Michael as he takes you around the Sultanate to share with you what he loves most about Oman.

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035: Hellhole

Monday, August 10, 2020 • Duration 08:03

We are going very far off the beaten path in this episode of the Sultanate, to the Hellhole!

See the pictures at the associated episode post on my website. Just click here! Sultanate Ep 035: Hellhole

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034: Sultan of Oman

Thursday, July 23, 2020 • Duration 21:48

In this episode of the Sultanate, I talk about the life and death of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said.

On this day, July 23, in 1970, Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said took power from his father Sultan Said bin Taimur Al Said in a coup d’état. This was the day that the Sultanate of Oman entered into its renaissance, and this day is celebrated as Renaissance Day.

Who is Sultan Qaboos, what is the renaissance, and why is he revered among Omanis?

Learn more at the associated episode post on my website. Check it out! Sultanate Ep 034: Sultan of Oman Links

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033: Arabian Sands with Tom Ordeman

Friday, February 15, 2019 • Duration 22:42

In this episode of the Sultanate, I sit down with Tom Ordeman to discuss Wilfred Thesiger and his novel Arabian Sands.

Tom Ordeman, Jr. is an information security practitioner at Oregon State University, and a part-time military historian. When he was an anti-terrorism consultant in Kuwait from 2010 to 2012, Oman became part of his responsibility. Later, Tom fell in love with the Sultanate of Oman during a life-changing visit in 2012. He's written several articles for Small Wars Journal, and he's previously discussed Oman on the War College podcast and the International Spy Museum podcast, called Spycast.

Join us as we discuss Wilfred Thesiger and Arabian Sands.

Learn more at the associated episode post on my website. Check it out! Sultanate Ep 033: Arabian Sands with Tom Ordeman Links

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032: Chips Oman

Thursday, January 10, 2019 • Duration 28:45

In this episode of the Sultanate, I sit down with my friend Nadhira al Harthy to discuss why there are so many chip brands in Oman, the quirky ways to consume the sumptuous fried snack, and conduct a taste test to find the most popular chip in Oman.

Be apart of the conversation. What is your favorite chip in Oman? Follow the show and find more about Oman at:

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Be sure to tell a friend and tell me what you like in the comments at www.beyondtheroute.com. You can also leave the show a review on iTunes. Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you.

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Chips Oman Teaser

Thursday, January 3, 2019 • Duration 01:05

This month on the Sultanate podcast we sit down with my friend Nadthera to discuss a noteworthy section on Oman’s food culture, the chips!

The episode launches on the 10th of January, 2019. Subscribe using Sticher, the iOS Podcast app, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you don’t know how to do that, learn here.

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031: Ashura

Wednesday, October 10, 2018 • Duration 10:26

Ashura is a significant occasion for all Muslims, but it is particularly important for Muslims practicing the Shia branch of Islam. Little known to outsiders, Shias in Oman quietly observe this occasion openly among the narrow streets of Muttrah. Join me as I share with you the unique sights and sounds of Ashura in Oman.

Be sure to view the images, and learn more at the associated episode post on my website. Check it out! Follow the show and find more about Oman at:

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Ashura Teaser

Monday, October 8, 2018 • Duration 01:02

This month on the Sultanate podcast we visit downtown Muttrah, late at night to observe a unique religious event. You don't want to miss this one.

The episode launches on the 10th of October, 2018. Subscribe using Sticher, the iOS Podcast app, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you don’t know how to do that, learn here.

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030: Oman's Climate

Tuesday, July 10, 2018 • Duration 18:01

The best time to visit Oman is... well, it depends on a lot of factors. The climate and weather being the most significant.

Just like the British, it seems us Omani residents discuss the weather, a lot. Usually it’s something like, “It’s really hot today,” or “Wow, the humidity came out of nowhere.”

There is no hiding the fact that Oman is a hot, desert country. We are within the tropic latitudes, and hold a portion of worlds largest sand desert within our boundaries. High temperatures are in the forecast no matter how you look at it. However, the climate or weather shouldn’t deter you from visiting.

In this episode of the Sultanate I discuss the different climate regions of Oman and give my opinions on the best times to visit Oman.

Now I want to hear from you. Do you have and opinion on the best time to visit Oman, or a weather related travel story from Oman? I want hear it. Leave me a note in the comments. Follow the show and find more about Oman at:

Do you like what you hear?

Be sure to tell a friend and tell me what you like in the comments at www.beyondtheroute.com. You can also leave the show a review on iTunes. Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you.

029: Audio Postcard Ruwi

Sunday, June 10, 2018 • Duration 04:25

Here in the Muslim world it is the holy month of Ramadan, where worshipers fast during daylight hours to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Mohamed. The major mosques in the sultanate host post-fast meals called Iftar which take place at sunset and before the Maghrab prayer.

For this audio postcard I’m here in Ruwi, which is the business district of Muscat, observing the moments before Maghrab and Iftar.

In the parking lot of Sultan Qaboos Mosque, an area is cordoned off for a communal feast of rice and grilled chicken. There are hundreds of participants here all seated in long straight rows, sitting on ground mats in front of large round aluminum platters folding their feast. Near the platters are large bottles of cold water, cartons of laban (a yogurt buttermilk) and dates.

Officially the fast ends as soon as the Muezzin starts the Adhan. Everyone breaks fast together.

Ruwi Drama

So, I specifically went to Sultan Qaboos Mosq...... head over to the website to read about the full drama.

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028: Audio Postcard Ibri

Thursday, May 10, 2018 • Duration 04:03

This month I am sending you an audio postcard from the town of Ibri at the animal market.

One of the popular activities tourists do in Oman is visit the animal market in Nizwa on Friday. While this is nice to do, it gets overrun by tourists at times. What people don’t know is these animal markets happen all over Oman in the major towns. So, it’s not just unique to Nizwa.

The Ibri market happens on Saturdays, and as you can hear is very lively. The buyers stand on the outer perimeter of the shaded pen. While the sellers circle in the middle calling out their asking price for their cows, goats, sheep, and camels.

At anytime a buyer can stop and inspect an animal or start negotiating.

Unique Ibri

What I like about visiting less known animal markets is the locals aren’t too used to foreigners and tend to be more receptive of your curiosity, but maybe that's just me. So, wether it’s Nizwa, Ibri, Rustaq, or Sinaw a visit to an Omani animal market makes for a fun morning.

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