Archive for February, 2009

The South Pole of the deserts, Face 1, intitial research

I almost love the research before an Expedition as much as the journey itself. And I know, it has to be thorough, [...]

Why I love Oman

Oman! I have just been back in Sweden for three days and I wish with my heart that I was back in [...]

Regarding Rub Al-Khali and Oman

It´s me and my very good friend and guide Kamil Al Raisi on the photo, standing in front of the tomb of [...]

Rub Al-Khali, part one

”What is her name?” I asked Mussalam Bin Hassan and he forwarded the question immediately to his friend, Mussalam, who shook his [...]

Rub A-Khali, part two

“I was born in cave”, Bin Hassan told me slowly and calmly when we took a 4 hour break in the middle [...]

Rub Al-Khali, part three

I basically walked for four days. A few hours. Half before the four hour lunch brake, and half after. Always through a [...]

Rub Al-Khali, part 4

A feeling which changes quickly during midday, whilst walking and the strong sun is pounding your head. It is difficult to think [...]

Looking for the next Ibn Battuta

I´ve just come back from a press conference at Al Faraj Hotel, arranged by my friends at Discover Oman, in the capital [...]

Angresi, are you stupid?

”Is he stupid?!” the annoyed Bedu woman shouted through the window of her rusty pick up car, pointing at an illustrious camel [...]