When we first moved to Amman we took our nanny with us from India to help us get settled. As she is a devout Roman Catholic, I wanted to make sure that she had a chance to go to mass weekly. I thought first to try one with a bit of history so we went … More Roman Catholic Church in Amman with English Mass
It was my second week in Amman with my 2 kiddos (ages 2.5 and 5 years old) and I was on the hunt for anywhere I could drop them with our trusted nanny so I could get even just 1 hour to myself. For a few ideas, I resorted to writing on WhatsApp AI “what … More Educational Experiences in Amman for Kids – The Children’s Museum
It’s been 7 years since I’ve lived in Jordan and it’s also a very different moving experience. When I moved to Jordan in 2017, I was 29 years old, single, and carrying just 2 suitcases. All I had to do was book a short-term rental apartment on Rainbow Street and let everything else fall into … More Moving to Amman: How to Set up Your House Before You Arrive
Meet Maria Nissan. Graduated with a bachelor’s in Art Education and with a Master’s degree at SACI College of Art & Design in Florence, Maria’s passion is about transforming trash into art as means to challenge our consumer’s behavior and their environmental consequences. Since she moved to Jordan in 2019 she has continued to create … More Maria is Making Jordan’s Trash into a Beautiful Thing
This past summer we decided to have an extended stay at the Dead Sea with our 2-year-old because we thought he would have more activities than staying at a hotel in Amman. We were right… the second we got to Amman, all our son wanted to do was watch TV! At the Dead Sea, despite … More Where to Stay at the Dead Sea with Kids
Just thinking about indoor playgrounds triggers me a bit as I would prefer better outdoor playground options in Amman. But in the end, I’ve come to accept that I’ll be spending the majority of playdates (and dinars) indoors at these kid-friendly centers. Because not all indoor playgrounds are created equal, I’m focusing on ones I’ve … More Indoor Playgrounds & Activities for Kids in Amman
Once you’ve seen downtown Amman, Petra, the Dead Sea, Wadi Rum, and Aqaba, you may wonder, what can I do in Jordan that isn’t a “tourist-y” experience. Presenting to you Global Tribes, a community of local hosts across Jordan that want to show you what Jordan is really about! From making manakeesh in Jerash with … More Local Experiences in Jordan – Global Tribes
Update 2024:This is my first time living full-time in Amman with kids and I’ve been trying my best to find daily activities to keep them busy outdoors. I started googling parks in Amman and I realized I didn’t find that many options easily so I wanted to start my own list that would be helpful … More Outdoor Playgrounds for Kids in Amman
If you are vegan, chances are you’ve heard of Bayt Sara restaurant, because it’s the only restaurant in Jordan registered with the BeVeg Vegan certification. Bayt Sara, located in Jabal Amman, was started by, as the name suggests, Sara! She is a half-Jordanian, half-Romanian chef. Born in Romania, Chef Sara grew up in Italy and … More 100% Vegan Restaurant in Amman – Bayt Sara
If you found this article, it’s probably because you were searching for how to be eco-friendly while living in Jordan. It’s true, there is an issue with lack of recycling facilities in Amman, but there are companies like Green Spot that are trying to help with making Jordan a greener place to live by providing … More Green Spot is Changing the Recycling Game in Jordan
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