A huge part of my daily life is finding a way to personally move towards zero-waste. From trying to buy products with as little packaging as possible, and when I do have the inevitable packaging, trying to re-use it or recycle it at one of the recycling centers in Amman, to trying to get a … More Upcycled Furniture & Decor – PRAKTI
If I have to pick just one thing that Jordan does well, I pick the country’s selection of bread. I’m not just talking about traditional Jordanian bread, but also the wide range of not-so-Middle Eastern bread. From French baguettes, German Vollkornbrot to my personal favorite, sourdough, you can find pretty much any type of bread you’re … More The Best Bread Bakeries in Amman
Update: This post may contain outdated information and/or Weibdeh Art Rooms may have shut down. Calling all artists, designers, photographers, filmmakers, writers and art teachers in Amman! Have you heard of The Weibdeh Art Rooms yet? They’re a calm, private, safe haven for artists of all backgrounds who need somewhere discreet and private to work, learn … More Artists of Amman! You Need to Check out The Weibdeh Art Rooms
Meet Amal J. Madanat, a Jordanian social and environmental activist. This is her personal 8-year (and counting) story with how she’s helping clean-up Jordan with her “Towards Zero Waste” initiative. Zero Waste – It starts with yourself In 2010, at 50 years old, Amal retired from work and decided it was time to put into … More Towards Zero Waste Initiative Jordan – Amal’s Story
Whether you’re a newbie in Amman or an experienced local, it’s not always easy to sort through the clutter of our data-saturated world to find something to do on the weekend or a place to go out to eat. Luckily there’s a local Jordanian app to help ease your worries when it comes to knowing … More Your Local Amman Guide – Aroundtown App
Looking for a coffee shop in Amman where you can work, study or have a catch-up with friends? Then you absolutely have to check-out MindHub in the Rabieh neighborhood. Why we love MindHub plenty of power outlets & USB chargers high-speed WiFi internet 100% smoke-free cozy atmosphere delicious food & drinks order by chat via Facebook messenger … More Work & Study Spots in Amman – MindHub
Jordan is a beautiful country for hikers and increasingly more people, locals and visitors alike, are adventuring their way through the Jordan Trail. Antoinette Vermilye from Switzerland is one of them. She recently went on an 8-day hike that spanned from Dana National Reserve to Wadi Rum with not only the goal of enjoying her surroundings but also … More The Jordan Trail – Zero Waste Hiking
The dairy industry is experiencing a serious decline as more and more people worldwide choose plant-based options (cows rejoice!). Jordan may not be experiencing as much of a drop in dairy consumers as in other parts of the world like the US and Europe. Still, you will notice that increasingly more restaurants and supermarkets cater … More Vegan Yogurt, Labaneh, Cheese & More in Amman – Atrameez
There are tons of places to find tasty falafel in Amman, and I truly believe this traditional Levantine street food is well on its way to global domination. Why? Let me explain… Not only is falafel dirt cheap (or at least it should be!), but it’s also naturally vegan and on top of that, it … More Love Falafel? New Ways To Eat a Levantine Favorite
It seems that with all of the social platforms available these days it would be easy to meet a circle of like-minded people to share your interests with. As someone who has been moving around since I was 17 years old, I can tell you, it isn’t as easy as it seems. Because I too … More Meet Locals in Amman – Out&About® Jordan
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