I am one of those people that will never buy something with a tag that reads “DRY CLEAN ONLY” and if I can stay away from clothes that require ironing, I’ll do that too. However, when I moved to Jordan, I found that dry cleaning was a lot more affordable than in other countries I’d … More The Best & Most Eco-Friendly Dry Cleaning Service in Amman – WashyWash
I’ve been scoping out apps that make life easier in Jordan and that’s how I came across Valubil (currently they’re just a website, but soon they’ll have an app too). I was interested to see that there’s a company in Amman that makes life not only easier but focuses on making it more affordable. Because we … More How to Get Discounts & Save on Everything You Love to Do in Amman – Valubil
The other day I came across a very helpful map that shows restaurants, shops, and supermarkets that are particularly vegan-friendly (صديقة للنباتيين). Unfortunately, there is still nowhere in Amman that is 100% vegan (للنباتيين), but it’s great to see establishments popping up that care to include vegan options on the menu and in their product … More Map of Vegan-Friendly Restaurants & Supermarkets in Amman نباتي الاردن
Personally, I think one of the hardest things about moving to a new country is finding reliable healthcare professionals. I’ve tried just Googling doctors, but I always feel more comfortable if the doctor comes with a personal recommendation. The following doctor was highly recommended by a friend of mine and also by the American Embassy … More English Speaking Doctors in Amman – Endocrinologist
Bedouins are a roaming tribe known for their deep connection to the desert and traditional way of life. Found in the Wadi Rum desert, the Bedouins have a long history of nomadic living which has been passed down from past generations since before Jordan even existed. In the southern Jordan region, many of the Bedouins … More Book an Authentic Bedouin Hospitality Experience in Wadi Rum
If you’ve moved to Amman and are looking for a place to continue your CrossFit routine, then rest assured, there are specialized gyms just for you in the Jordanian capital. Or perhaps you’re living in Amman and have heard of CrossFit and want to give it a try. And if you’re not even sure what CrossFit … More Where to do CrossFit in Amman
Love a good picnic (who doesn’t)? Then mark your calendar, because, on Friday, September 14, 2018, JR Wines will be throwing not just your average checkered blanket and wicker basket picnic, but rather an entire day of food, drinks, and music. This full-day event under the sun is dubbed JR Wines – Picnic Uncorked and is … More An Event Especially for Wine Lovers – JR Wines, Picnic Uncorked
No matter where you live there are always apps to help you get through your day. There are worldwide apps that everyone and their mother has on their phone no matter where they are living. Then there are apps that are very specific to your current city. The following list contains apps that are localized … More The Best Mobile Apps if you Live in Amman
Yes, you read the title right, you can get 30 free alcoholic beverages in Amman FOR FREE. That’s a free drink per day for one entire month. Now how in the world would you get something like this, especially in a city like Amman where alcohol doesn’t come cheap? It’s simple – there’s a new … More 30 Boozy Drinks in Amman for Free – Woozy App
Surely by now, you’ve seen the video of the sea turtle with a plastic straw being removed from its nostril. And if you’ve seen that video, then you’ve probably heard something about the “No Straw Please” movement. But to recap, people are nixing straws because of environmental concerns. Just think, a single-use plastic straw takes … More The #NoPlasticStrawsJordan Movement
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