I’m Christine, and I created this blog to help culturally curious travellers like you discover Oman in a way that goes beyond sightseeing — through its stories, traditions, flavours, and hands-on creativity.
By the way, ‘Joussour’ is my French way of writing the Arabic word for ‘bridges’.
Here, you’ll find a bridge to Oman through itineraries shaped by connection, recipes that bring Omani kitchens to life, and creative projects like calligraphy and travel sketching. They all invite you to experience Oman with your heart and your hands.
I grew up between cultures – English, Dutch, and French. Later, I studied psychology, journalism, and art, and built a life around creativity, learning, and cross-cultural exchange (teaching English was a part of that!).
In Barcelona, I began working with Syrian refugees and met a young woman named Manar. Her strength in the face of deep trauma stayed with me. We couldn’t share words, but we shared understanding.
That moment changed my life.
I wanted to understand the Middle East more deeply, not just from books or headlines, but by living there, listening, and learning. So, I moved to Jordan.
First, I taught English for three weeks on a remote oil site in the desert. Oman felt very different from Jordan, yet what captivated me was the quiet depth of its culture. Joussour to Oman grew out of that discovery: a way to open doors into Oman’s beauty and creativity, and to help others experience it with the same sense of wonder.
'What captivated me was the quiet depth of its culture. Joussour to Oman grew out of that discovery: a way to open doors into Oman’s beauty and creativity.'
Joussour to Oman is now my way of offering what I once looked for and couldn’t find—a place to explore Oman and Middle Eastern countries in an hands-on, immersive, and creative way.
Whether you’re planning a trip, curious about Omani culture, or simply seeking inspiration, this blog is here to guide you with real stories, practical insights, and creative touches drawn from everyday life.
This is more than a travel blog. It’s a space for cultural curiosity, slow discovery, and human connection.
It’s a bridge—and you’re invited to walk it.