My Travelling Experiences

Driving in Oman I lived for four and half year in Oman and it was a bit difficult to get the driving licence initially but finally when I got the driving licence or you can say learning licence (The Green book), I purchased my first bike and went for tour in Oman (you can read my another blog for how to purchase motorcycle in Oman ) First of all I would like to tell about my experience in living in Oman was much better than living in any other GCC countries. (The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) comprises six Middle Eastern countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.) Omani people are more humble and helpful compared to the other GCC nationals. Muscat is the capital and the biggest city which is really not as big as like other capital cities. Even though the city is well maintained but still the one of the biggest building was HSBC Oman (The bank I hate - The Chore bank). A Side road view ( Well maintened pavment) in Muscat City Arial view of Musc...

Driving permission in any country is different for a tourist then for a resident (non-citizen but long term visa holder). Since most of the countries allow tourists to drive the vehicle with their home country license up to a certain period time (usually 3 - 6 month) but may not beyond without that country licence, like in Oman. So Far I drove in many countries (About 20 countries: 5 in South America, 6 in Europe, 7 in Asia) but have never been asked for Driving License on road. Have been asked for Bike papers, Insurance and Visa etc. but never for Driving License and that was surprising as it was for the first time that I did get an international driving License from My home country. I took two times earlier (since it is valid for one year only) but was never asked by anyone. So I thought that it's just another method for the  Governments to make money or for show-off or might be asked in USA where I haven't driven.  Moreover, international driving licence is not an authori...