Most people say that Amman completely shuts down during Ramadan, but that’s only if you don’t know where to go! Last year I posted an article about Restaurants, Pubs, Cafes & More Open During Ramadan and got a huge response, especially from people looking for places that serve alcohol. You can still check out that … More Pubs, Bars & Restaurants in Amman that Serve Alcohol During Ramadan 2026
Ramadan 2026 goes from Wednesday, February 18 until Friday, March 20, and that means that a LOT of eateries will be closed from sunrise to sunset and most every place will stop selling alcohol (it’s the law). However, the Jordan we know and love isn’t always as strict as laws would make it out to … More Restaurants, Pubs, Cafes & More Open During Ramadan 2026
We recently went all over Amman to try to find a nice sofa and I wanted to share the recommendations for where to find couches, arm chairs, and more. If you want to simply browse, I found the best street to find sofa shops was Wasfi al Tall street. You can start at Khalda circle … More Where to buy a sofa / couch in Amman
“Can I change my driving license to a Jordanian one without a driving test?” I’ve heard this question many times in various expat groups and because I personally went through the process, I thought it would be helpful to make a quick guide on how to do it. One of the benefits of having a … More How to change your foreign driving license to a Jordanian driver’s license
This summer I was taking my 2 kiddos on a trip from Jordan to USA and it didn’t even cross my mind that I would need permission from my husband to leave the country. Let me first lay out some background info: Considering the things above, I need to get legal permission from my husband … More How to Get Travel Permission to Take Jordanian Children/Minors out of Jordan
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
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
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
‘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
List updated: May 2026 One of my biggest fears of moving back to Jordan was the amount of second-hand (and third-hand) smoke I would be exposing myself and my children to. When I first lived in Jordan in 2017, cigarettes were absolutely everywhere, but now that vapes and e-cigarettes are growing in popularity, it seems … More Smoke-Free Establishments in Amman
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