Joussour to Oman

Joussour to Oman

Joussour to Oman

Meeting Oman. Creating Together.

A journey of connecting with Oman’s people, places and stories through shared creativity.

جسور

The word ‘Joussour’ is my way of writing the Arabic word جسور. It means ‘bridges’ and I chose to write it with French spelling as it brings in my own French nationality. Joussour to Oman is a place for building bridges. Cultural bridges and creative bridges. By meeting, connecting and sharing ways of living and creating together. Join me on this journey.

Three steps across the bridge

It begins with exploring places, leads to building connections with people, and moves on to making together. Bridge by bridge.

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Field notes, sketches and maps of the places I’ve come to know.

02

People, traditions and shared ways of living across cultures.

Crowds gather under a covered pavilion at the Nizwa Goat Market, with men leading goats through the ring

03

Journals, maps and more as we discover and share.

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Photograph of me as well as a snippet of one of my watercolours and one of my hand-drawn maps.
A note from me

My story

Hi! I'm Christine

I grew up in France between cultures. From an early age, I was fascinated by travel and the ways people, cultures and traditions shape how we see the world.

That curiosity eventually drew me towards the Middle East. I wanted to understand it beyond books and headlines: by living there, meeting people, listening to their stories and learning from everyday encounters. So I moved to Jordan, and later to Oman.

Today, Joussour to Oman is where I bring these experiences together, capturing my own discoveries, sharing what I learn and exploring the connections between Oman’s people, places and traditions through creativity. It’s a journey I’m building in the open, inviting others to follow along, discover with me and perhaps see Oman through a different lens.

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Spread of watercolour paper, watercolour paints, and pencils with colour swathes.

Middle Eastern colour Palettes: The Essential Travel Sketchbook Guide

My own search to capture the colours of Oman – and beyond.

FURTHER explorations

Omani men walk along the waterway in Birkat al Mouz

EXPLORE OMAN

Birkat al Mouz: Follow the Water to Palm Gardens and Coffee

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Best Time to Visit Oman (2026): A Month-by-Month Guide

Terraced fields and date palms in Al Awabi, Oman, set against rugged mountain slopes under a clear blue sky.

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Jalb Café, Oman: Coffee Among Stunning Terraces & Mountains

A scenic wide shot from a sandy beach in Sur, Oman, looking across the turquoise water of the inlet toward the Al Ayjah district.

Explore Oman

Best Things to Do in Sur, Oman: A Guide for Independent Travellers

Whether spending one day in Nizwa or a few, the town will reveal many cultural riches such as the many cafes you can discover in the old town seen here.

EXPLORE OMAN

What to do in Nizwa (2026) | Four one day itineraries for Independent travellers

Bahla, Oman with its imposing fort and the Hajar mountains in the background

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Bahla Oman: A Complete Guide to what to Do (2026)- With Map

STAGE 2: explore oman by region

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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.