Oman – The World’s Best Kept Secret

Oman – The World’s Best Kept Secret

Travel
The Sultanate of Oman is a nation on the Arabian Peninsula blessed with warm weather year-round, friendly locals and a myriad of gorgeous natural landscapes from desert dunes, rugged mountain peaks, a verdant oasis and azure blue sea. In an era of turbulence in the neighbouring Middle-East and even further afield, Oman is serenely beautiful and peaceful. Many attribute the region's stability and prosperity to its leader: Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said who has been in power since 1970. If you expect Muscat, the capital of Oman, to be similar to Dubai (which is just a 30min plane ride away) - you will be disappointed as the laconic, ancient port town is more akin to Disney's version of Arabia with pastel coloured minarets, prettily lit up palaces and forts. Popular…
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Montenegro, The A-List Place To Be

Montenegro, The A-List Place To Be

Latest News, Travel
There is a reason why Conde Naste Travel named Montenegro as one of the year’s emerging destinations. It takes up less space than Connecticut and has a lower population than Stockholm but the tiny Balkan nation should not be overlooked – especially since it’s quieter and more unspoiled than neighbours, Greece and Croatia. My advice? Start packing before everyone else starts to catch on. Mountains The heroic kinfolk of Montenegro are known as the Djetići and has years of folklore associated with the strength and dynamism of its people, who have climbed the steep Dinaric Alps for centuries. Perched atop one of the highest peaks in Lovcen National Park is the Njegos Mausoleum. It houses the remains of the most loved poet, philosopher, and icon in the region - Petar…
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How Not To Offend Your Next Client

How Not To Offend Your Next Client

Latest News, Small Business
Manners matter in all countries, but cultural missteps could cause you to lose out on an important client or business deal. How much do you know about doing business on a multicultural international stage? Cultural faux pas, such as mistreating a business card or declining an invitation, could be costing your freelance business some lucrative deals with overseas organisations and international clients. At Buzz Marketing Solutions after working and living in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, we've learned the hard way how to navigate across many awkward circumstances. A lack of understanding of business cultural etiquette has been identified as a major issue for Australian executives with 1 in 3 admitting to inadvertently causing offense out of ignorance. Even something as simple as a woman initiating a handshake could…
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