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Settavarai – 3000 year old “Rock Paintings.”

December 2, 2023 Archaeology, India, Trekking 0 Comments

Sethavarai / Settavarai village has a 3000-year heritage. historical importance dated 1000 B.C.E. rock paintings. The paintings are found in the rock shelters of a hillock called Ayyanarmalai. Animals like deer, wild boar, buffalo, tiger, fish and many images of human palms with fingers are found at the top of…

Complete guide to understanding the GPX

March 12, 2022 Adventure, Blog 0 Comments

Importance of GPX Files on Trekking – A Complete Guide GPX stands for GPS Exchange format file, which is an open standard used by many GPS programs, computer software, and on the web. It is simply a text file with geographic information such as waypoints, tracks, and routes saved in…

Hili OasisJanuary 23, 2021
Place : Souq Al Qattara, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi Period: 1800 The Hili Oasis is the northernmost oasis in the Al Ain district, Abu Dhabi. The oasis contains several wonderful historic structures, including two watchtowers, and a fortified house. This oasis covers an area of 60 hectares and contains approximately...
Stunning view of Fossil RockMarch 5, 2021
Marine fossils dating back 70 million years Fossil Rock is a stunning location in Sharjah and a perfect desert for dune driving, hiking, camping to do in the country. Drive to Fossil Rock for an unforgettable experience camping, trekking or hiking where you can surround yourself with the most scenic...
Husn al-Shimal FortJanuary 26, 2021
Place : Shimal Fort , Ras Al Khaimah Period: 2000-1300 BC Queen of Sheeba’s Palace Shimal is a small hamlet of great historic significance and site of myriad of pre-Islamic tombs. Get Coordinates Coordinates: 25°49’08.6″N 56°02’02.0″E
A Bedouin favourite Regag BreadJuly 30, 2021
The Ultimate Arabic Traditional Food Served Over 40 Years! www.gypsyoverlanding.com Ragag is a traditional Arabic homemade bread. The word Ragag comes from the word raga meaning “thin”. The bread is served for breakfast/dinner, usually topped with cheese or butter, and egg. During Ramadan, the ragag bread is cooked daily to...
Masafi FortMarch 12, 2021
Masafi Fort is located in the masafi town, in the Al Hajar mountain range near Fujairah border with Ras Al Khaimah, which goes through Masafi village. Place : Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates Period: 19th Century It is considered that the fort was built during the 19th century in...
Camping Guide for Beginner’s March 11, 2022
Tips and Tricks to Make your First Trip – Camping Guide for Beginner’s To plan your weekend, surrounded by the natural world. Camping is one of the best activities to spend your time in a good spot to pitch and take the right camping gear. You can immerse yourself in...
Sugar DunesJanuary 25, 2021
The Stunning Sugar Dunes of Al Khaluf The sugar dunes at Al Khaluf are a unique and magnificent natural paradise. Before approaching the Sugar Dunes area you will have a spectacular beach drive of more than 10 km. Around a five-hour drive from Muscat to reach Al Khaluf which is...
Desert crossing towards the beachJune 5, 2021
Crossing the desert to beach (from Al Arad desert to Tarif beach) We decided to drive across the desert and end up at the hidden beach in Abu Dhabi as an overlanding drive. The plan is for 2 nights camping in the desert and on the beach. Some of my...