Manama - Post Report Question and Answers
What have been the highlights of your time in this country? Best trips or experiences?
Going to Oman! I loved Oman! The nature is beautiful, the people are nice, and it's close to Bahrain.
There are direct flights to many major European cities, and Cyprus (only about 3.5 hour flight). Direct flights to Bangkok (6.5 hours), and Manila (about 9 hours). The downside is because Arabs can afford to travel, there are rarely good deals. Be prepared to spend a lot on airfare, and getting off the island.Even to other regional destinations like Dubai, Muscat, and Amman. - Apr 2017
Trips to Oman and Sri Lanka have been wonderful. People also go to Thailand, Zanzibar. Bahrain has some interesting forts, museums, and a wildlife park. - Sep 2016
My kids have loved Bahrain. Each neighborhood has a pool and playground and there are lots of activities for them to do between the schools and Navy Base. - Nov 2015
Dinner, drinks and swimming at the Dilmun Club. Exploring the Bahrain Fort and National Museum, both of which are surprisingly good. Scuba diving in the murky waters of the east coast. - Aug 2014
Community events, swimming and tennis lessons, trip to IKEA in Saudi, Friday brunches, Spring of Culture performances, and regional travel. Living on a small island, communities can be strong and tight-knit. Opportunities for social gatherings don’t face much competition and are highly enjoyable. - Sep 2012
As I said, there's a lot for kids to do! My son adores the various clubs, gyms and water parks (there are THREE!) here. There are also periodic cultural festivals that are geared toward families, and those are fun. - Apr 2010
