Budget travelers rejoice, Ryanair will start flights to Europe out of Amman’s Queen Alia Airport starting in March 2018, rolling out 10 other new routes in October. There will also be new flights starting out of Aqaba Airport (from October until March/winter season only). These new routes are a part of the low-cost airline’s plan … More Low Cost Flights in Jordan – Ryanair is Here!
If you’ve read my other posts about going green in Jordan, you already know I’m a recycling maniac. Because of this, it always makes me happy to read about local initiatives to help minimize the amount of trash that ends up in landfills. Being the hippie that I am, naturally, I’m in a Facebook group … More What IKEA Amman is Doing to Help Make Jordan Green
To start things off, the answer to “are there hostels in Amman?” is yes, there are, though the hostel scene isn’t as developed as other places worldwide (business opportunity anyone?). I’ve stayed in quite a few hostels in my travels over the years and though they have their advantages and disadvantages (i.e. the roomie that … More Are There Hostels in Amman?
I’ve done Couchsurfing 3 times now in my life, all were good experiences (i.e. I wasn’t murdered in my sleep like I feared). Jokes aside, it really was a nice way to hang out with a local and I especially recommend it for solo travelers. Now how I got to thinking about couch surfing in Amman was … More Why You Should Consider Couchsurfing in Amman
Wine tourism, enotourism, and vinitourism are all words that describe the same thing – the tasting, consumption or purchase of wine, often at or near the source. However, when we talk about vineyards probably the first image in your mind is a lush green field somewhere in France and not a water-scarce desert like Jordan. But did you … More Wine Tourism in Jordan – Local Wine Tasting & More
Let’s be frank here, Jordan is not the uptight teetotaler place that the stereotype of a country in the Middle East may lead you to believe. And if there is one thing that Amman does right, it’s the food and drink scene. I’ve written my fair share about where to go to eat in Amman, now … More Drunk Amman – Where To Go Out For Beer, Spirits & More
Making a move from abroad always requires a lot of logistics. Add in having to move with a pet and you have a few more things you need to think of. To keep Spike and Fluffy’s relocation as simple as possible, here is what you need to do to bring your cat or dog to … More What You Need to Do to Bring Your Cat or Dog to Jordan
I love holidays and Valentine’s Day is no exception. Even if it’s pegged as just a commercial holiday, designed to make couples shell out the cash on chocolates, flowers, and jewelry, it doesn’t have to be that way. I agree you shouldn’t only express your love for your significant other on the 14th of February, you … More Where to Go in Amman for a Romantic Dinner on Valentine’s Day – 2018 Edition
Being from the US, I remember in college Ultimate Frisbee was the cool thing to do. Guys and girls would grab their sweatbands and wear obnoxiously bright workout gear just to make things a little bit more vibrant. I’ve played a few times and it’s a lot of fun, but I was surprised to see … More Join the Ultimate Frisbee Team in Amman
I recently posted about how freaking expensive Amman is, with some exceptions: taxis, data plans, traffic fines and FALAFEL. Falafel is cheap as chips in Jordan and let’s hope it stays that way. If you’re looking for the best falafel in the city, here are the most notorious places to go to grab a falafel … More In Amman? Want Falafel? Here’s Where to Go…
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