Hi there!

I'm Christine. I live in Oman and I share how you can experience its culture deeply and go beyond a simple visit

joussour to Oman

Hi there!

I'm Christine. I live in Oman and I share how you can experience its culture deeply - and go beyond a simple visit

Cultural Omani travel that opens bridges to creative exploration

Cultural Omani travel that opens bridges to creative exploration

In a world of packaged tours and fleeting snapshots, Joussour to Oman helps you transform travel from a rushed checklist into a meaningful cultural journey. Here, independent travellers like you can step into Oman’s culture — its people, traditions, and everyday beauty — while also finding ways to carry it home through food, art, and creative expression. 

Step inside and discover expert travel advice and authentic glimpses into Omani culture.

Learn more about my journey, experiences, and the path that brought me here today.

I help travellers bring Omani culture home through food, craft, and creative journaling/storytelling.

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Hi and welcome!

I'm Christine

Based in Muscat, I created Joussour to Oman to help cultural and creative explorers like you plan meaningful trips, discover authentic traditions, and draw inspiration from Omani culture. Having lived in Oman for over four years, I share in-depth insights that go beyond typical tourist highlights.

Christine van den Hogen, author of Joussour to Oman, sitting at a marble table in a stylish restaurant, wearing a red scarf and smiling warmly with a red dessert in front of her.

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