Author: Chelsea Jimenez Juneidi

Choosing a School in Amman – Comparing Mashrek, ICS, The Little Academy, Lycee Francais, Waldorf

December 6, 2024

I’m in the process of checking out schools for my children as I didn’t have the chance to do this before we moved to Amman. Amman has many options for primary and secondary schooling, but below I lay out the ones I personally investigated and toured. I won’t give my opinion about which schools are … More Choosing a School in Amman – Comparing Mashrek, ICS, The Little Academy, Lycee Francais, Waldorf

All Natural, Chemical-free Laundry Detergent Made in Jordan

December 5, 2024

When I moved to Amman I had to change up all my natural household cleaning supply brands that I was buying in India because they aren’t available here in Jordan (and I always prefer to buy locally made products anyway). I still swear by vinegar and baking soda as effective and natural cleaning products, but … More All Natural, Chemical-free Laundry Detergent Made in Jordan

Animal Rescue in Jordan – Al Rabee Society for Nature and Animal Protection, Aqaba

December 3, 2024

Through my blog, I have focused a lot on animal rescues based in Amman, but did you know there’s a shelter based in Jordan’s most southern city, Aqaba? It is called Al Rabee Society for Nature and Animal Protection, and to find out more, I interviewed the woman behind the refuge, Ms. Rodica Toma Athamneh. How did Al … More Animal Rescue in Jordan – Al Rabee Society for Nature and Animal Protection, Aqaba

Where to buy a Christmas Tree and Decor in Amman

December 1, 2024

‘Tis the season! It’s my first Christmas in Amman and I’m ready to decorate! Where to go is the question? If you want to go for a Christmas shopping extravaganza head to Fuheis (just past Dabouq neighborhood in Amman). On the Fuheis Main Street (Prs Tasnim Street), you can’t miss all of the wonderful shops … More Where to buy a Christmas Tree and Decor in Amman

Where to go horseback riding in and around Amman

November 27, 2024

List updated in late 2024. One of my favorite parts of Jordan is the landscape and a few weekends ago I got to experience new views on horseback at the Al Reef Equestrian Club ( مركز الريف الاردني للفروسية). Located about 1 hour outside of Amman in Jalad, Salt, it’s a beautiful place to spend … More Where to go horseback riding in and around Amman