Don’t Ride the Donkeys in Petra (or horses or camels!)

If you’re traveling to Jordan and planning on making a visit to Petra then you’re sure to be offered over and over again a donkey ride or a ride on a mule, horse or camel. It may seem like a smart choice, especially when the cart rides are advertised as “free” from the main gates … More Don’t Ride the Donkeys in Petra (or horses or camels!)

The Best Ways to Buy Second Hand Items & Sell Your Things in Amman

Before I moved to Amman I got really into minimalizing my life by selling things via an app. It actually became quite addicting! When I moved to Amman, I only came with 2 suitcases and 2 backpacks, so I didn’t have much to sell. A few months into my stay and items around the house … More The Best Ways to Buy Second Hand Items & Sell Your Things in Amman

Meet new people, eat & discuss tough topics at Shams Community Jabal Amman

Every Monday starting at 7 pm, Shams Community in Jabal Amman hosts a Dinner & Dialogue with a new topic for discussion every week. Even though I have been in Amman for quite a few months now, I had never been to one of their events, or even heard of them. I found them when … More Meet new people, eat & discuss tough topics at Shams Community Jabal Amman

Want to Volunteer in Jordan? Check out these local non-profits…

One of the most rewarding and empowering feelings is to actively support a cause we feel passionate about. There are many ways to do this, you can always donate money for example, but if you don’t have the finances to do so, you can instead donate your time. If you are looking for a volunteer … More Want to Volunteer in Jordan? Check out these local non-profits…

Amman’s Program for Animal Birth Control (ABC) & Animal Welfare Center

If you didn’t already know, the Greater Amman Municipality (referred to as GAM or Amaneh) is trying to control the stray dog population by shooting them. I, like many people in the Jordanian capital, witnessed one of their shooting sprees personally a couple of weeks ago. It was heartbreaking to say the least and I … More Amman’s Program for Animal Birth Control (ABC) & Animal Welfare Center