THIRTY DAYS, ONE THOUSAND KILOMETRES, AND A CENTURY OF TRANSFORMATION.
When Mark Evans and his international team set out from Ras Al Hadd in January 2025, he wasn't merely following Bertram Thomas's historic footsteps across Oman - he was bridging worlds. As camels traversed ancient trading routes alongside modern vehicles, Evans's expedition reveals how the Sultanate has evolved from the Arabia Felix of legend into a beacon of sustainable innovation.
Through remote wadis and coastal plains, Evans encounters revolutionary carbon capture facilities, thriving conservation programmes, and the visionary young Omanis driving this green revolution. His daily dispatches showcase a nation confidently embracing its heritage while pioneering environmental solutions for a world in crisis.
More than a travelogue, this is the story of Oman's remarkable journey: honoring traditions while boldly reimagining what the Gulf nation can become in an age of climate consciousness.
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Höhe: 280 mm
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978-1-916866-16-4 (9781916866164)
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Mark Evans, now based in Beauly, Scotland, lived in Arabia for more than 25 years. In 2012, he was awarded the MBE by Her Majesty The Queen for his work using challenging outdoor journeys for personal development and learning. In 2023, he received the Medal of Honour by The Sultan of Oman for his role in establishing Outward Bound Oman.
In 2016, Mark travelled with two Omanis to become the first people in 85 years to retrace the first crossing of the the Rub Al Khali-the largest sand desert on Earth-a 49-day journey on foot and camel from Salalah to Doha. In 2024, he competed his latest expedition, a 28-day east-west crossing of Saudi Arabia in the 1917 footsteps of explorer Harry At John Philby.
