May 25th is a special day in Jordanian history, as it marks their independence from Great Britain in 1946. As a newbie in Jordan, I noticed something was brewing as the week leading up to Independence Day I saw a lot of cars stopped on the side of the road selling Jordanian flags… And of … More The story of Jordan’s Independence
The entire Middle East intrigues me, so naturally one of my goals for living in the region is to see as many countries as possible. When you’re working full-time, weekend getaways are the perfect opportunity to see a new country without having to ask for days off. However, bad flight times can get in the … More Weekend Getaway – 48 hours in Beirut
You don’t remember the last time you parked your own car because you are forced to valet EVERYWHERE (even if there’s an open spot in front of the place you’re going). 2. You’ve run over far too many of the concrete slabs to separate parking spaces. 3. Your car undergoes daily bomb inspections before entering any parking … More You know you live in Jordan when…
Something you’ll notice when you come to Jordan is that no one is drinking water from the tap (this means a LOT of plastic bottles in a city with no municipal recycling). When I’ve asked around, everyone says it is definitely NOT safe to drink. However, everyone is fine with brushing their teeth with it … More Can you drink the water in Jordan?
I’m always looking for a new adventure to fill my weekends with active, outdoor activities and this past weekend I did just that with a trip to Wadi el Salayta. Wadi el Salayta is located about 90 km outside of Amman, to the South of Madaba, in Wadi Mujib, Jordan’s most famous canyon. For this trip through … More Hiking in Jordan – Wadi el Salayta
Being American, it’s a given that peanut butter is going to be a necessity in my cupboard, no matter where I live in the world. In Amman, most every supermarket carries peanut butter, but the downside is, the ones I’ve found on the shelves are all full of additives like unhealthy hydrogenated oils. Even Skippy “Natural” has sugar, … More All Natural Nut Butters – Peanut Better
In the heart of the Abdoun neighborhood, between the 4th and 5th Circles, you will find Seed Healthy, a gourmet, deli-style grocery. You can choose to take-away any of their menu items, grab a seat at one of the tables set-up on their small outdoor terrace or dine-in at the 3 stools set-up at the … More Vegan-friendly Restaurants in Amman – Seed
Tourists and locals alike that are looking to visit museums in Amman will not be disappointed with the wide range of options the city as to offer. Below I have divided the museums in Amman into categories including: History & Culture Archaeology & Anthropology Art Coins Cars For Kids Keep reading to find out more … More List of Museums in Amman
I know I haven’t been living in Jordan long, but my first impression of the country is that it is not the stereotype of a strict Muslim country. Apparently, this impression isn’t completely naive, as Jordan was ranked as the 4th freest Arab country in the Freedom in the World 2017 report. However, the more I investigate into … More Laws You May Not Know Exist in Jordan
Jordan is a country of many different types of breathtaking landscapes and one of the best ways to see it is by hiking. Though the Jordan Trail covers 600+ kilometers of the country from north to south, the majority of these hiking paths are unmarked. Because of this, guided hikes are highly recommended. If you’re an experienced … More Guided Hiking in Jordan – Private Tour Companies
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