Oman

By Nicole Brewer This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending several TEDx Talks here in Oman. On November 11th, in association with the TEDx organization, 12 talks regarding compelling topics. The half-day non-profit event…
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By Nicole Brewer Last weekend, I had the pleasure of heading up to Muscat for a day of fun. Before heading to my beloved Shangri-la Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa, I did a little shopping and enjoyed lunch at Avenues mall. You have to love…
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By:  Chantal Blake As a vegan, I’m very familiar with Indian food. In every country I’ve visited, it’s my go-to cuisine for a flavorful, meat-free meal that rarely disappoints. Though I have yet to visit India, it’s safe to say that…
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By Nicole Brewer I recently had the opportunity to stay at the elegant Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar resort here in Oman. Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort is nestled on top of the "Green Mountain" Jabal Akhdar, a hiking treasure trove of…
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By Nicole Brewer Ramadan Kareem globetrotters! Ramadan is here and I'm happy to share with you details of an exciting Ramadan preview event I attended this past weekend at the beautiful Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa Muscat.…
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By Nicole Brewer Last weekend I had a delightful time attending not only the Wedding Fair and Fashion Show that the impeccable Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa hosted in the Al Bandar hotel, but I also managed to dine on a…
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By Nicole Brewer Oman has a magical beauty that transcends time. I've been fortunate enough to stay at some gorgeous resorts here from Shangri-La to Al Bustan Palace in Muscat, but my most recent time at Dunes by Al Nahda was like no…
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By Nicole Brewer Beauty indeed has an address in Oman. One of the most luxurious and beautiful addresses would have to be at the Alila Jabal Akhdar Hotel, located 2,000 meters above sea level on the green mountain of Jabal Akhdar near my…
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By Nicole Brewer This past weekend I was invited to a press lunch preview for the newly launched menu items by Chef Salim Al Kalbani, in the award winning Moroccan restaurant, Shahrazad at Al Husn hotel, which is apart of the Shangri-la…
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By Nicole Brewer The objective of the One Word 365 Day Challenge is drop those new year resolutions and hold yourself accountable to manifesting your own destiny through one word that you will focus on throughout the year.  I've never…
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By Nicole Brewer Greetings Globe-Trotters and Happy Holidays! It has been a lovely, festive season for me here in the Middle East ironically enough. Friends and family back home have been surprised to see so much holiday cheer, but I am…
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By Nicole Brewer Greetings globetrotters!!! With 2014 quickly coming to an end, it was only appropriate that I reflect upon just how Amazing this year has been for me professionally and personally.  I'm still in awe of the great…
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