Why this blog?

I’m Faustine, and I have been an Arabic translator and interpreter for seventeen years. The Arab world, its languages and its cultures therefore hold a central place in both my professional and personal life.

I first discovered Oman in 2018, on a road trip. Since then, I have returned three times in 2025, and again in June 2026: five trips, in different travel formats, which have allowed me to discover the Sultanate through its routes, visits and encounters. These experiences inspired me to create Croissant & Karak and share my perspective on this country with you.

Oman abounds in landscapes as magnificent as they are varied, but its beauty is matched only by the kindness and hospitality of its people. The name of this blog was not chosen by chance. Croissant & Karak brings together my French culture and karak, the traditional Omani tea scented with cardamom, a true symbol of sharing and conviviality.

Through my experiences, discoveries and encounters, this blog aims to introduce you to an authentic and multifaceted Oman: its culture, traditions and daily life, as well as its rich historical and architectural heritage.