Posts by Khalida Choudhury
Case study: Khalida Choudhury, Oman 2024
Prior to leaving for Oman, I panicked about leaving my life in the UK for three months. There’s something very disconcerting about the unknown. On reflection, I have learnt that the unknown is what makes something an adventure, and more often than not good things lie on the other side of fear. Once I arrived…
Read MoreKhalida Choudhury, March 2024, Omani Hospitality
Currently, I am preparing myself for my return to Britain. The experience in Oman is nearly coming to an end. I have made lots of friends and memories. I have been thinking about what I learnt during my trip. Firstly, the trip reminded me that people are kind. And secondly to trust that everything will…
Read MoreKhalida Choudhury, February 2024 – Oman and its long trading history
Oman and its long trading history I visited Sur a few weeks ago. Sur is a port city in the east of Oman. It was selected as the capital of Arab tourism in 2024. Sur is definitely my favourite place in Oman. It is a seaside town, with a fresh breeze and a local atmosphere.…
Read MoreKhalida Choudhury – Oman: The Interior, January 2024
Oman: The interior My first few weeks in Oman have been fascinating. Language immersion brings so many more insights than visiting a country on holiday. I’ve travelled to Oman before, however this is my first time in what is called the interior. There are 11 governates in Oman and I am located in Ad-dakiliyah or…
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