Wine tourism, enotourism, and vinitourism are all words that describe the same thing – the tasting, consumption or purchase of wine, often at or near the source. However, when we talk about vineyards probably the first image in your mind is a lush green field somewhere in France and not a water-scarce desert like Jordan. But did you … More Wine Tourism in Jordan – Local Wine Tasting & More
Let’s be frank here, Jordan is not the uptight teetotaler place that the stereotype of a country in the Middle East may lead you to believe. And if there is one thing that Amman does right, it’s the food and drink scene. I’ve written my fair share about where to go to eat in Amman, now … More Drunk Amman – Where To Go Out For Beer, Spirits & More
Making a move from abroad always requires a lot of logistics. Add in having to move with a pet and you have a few more things you need to think of. To keep Spike and Fluffy’s relocation as simple as possible, here is what you need to do to bring your cat or dog to … More What You Need to Do to Bring Your Cat or Dog to Jordan
I love holidays and Valentine’s Day is no exception. Even if it’s pegged as just a commercial holiday, designed to make couples shell out the cash on chocolates, flowers, and jewelry, it doesn’t have to be that way. I agree you shouldn’t only express your love for your significant other on the 14th of February, you … More Where to Go in Amman for a Romantic Dinner on Valentine’s Day – 2018 Edition
Being from the US, I remember in college Ultimate Frisbee was the cool thing to do. Guys and girls would grab their sweatbands and wear obnoxiously bright workout gear just to make things a little bit more vibrant. I’ve played a few times and it’s a lot of fun, but I was surprised to see … More Join the Ultimate Frisbee Team in Amman
I recently posted about how freaking expensive Amman is, with some exceptions: taxis, data plans, traffic fines and FALAFEL. Falafel is cheap as chips in Jordan and let’s hope it stays that way. If you’re looking for the best falafel in the city, here are the most notorious places to go to grab a falafel … More In Amman? Want Falafel? Here’s Where to Go…
As of 1 July 1950, the Jordanian Dinar (JOD) became the kingdom’s official currency, ending the use of the Palestinian Pound. The dinar, commonly referred to as JD, is divided into 100 qirsh (also called piastres) and 1000 fils. Note: Even though technically there are 1/2, 1 and 2 1/2 qirsh coins in circulation, it wasn’t until months into living in … More Jordan is Expensive & Here Are Some Reasons Why
Amman is (maybe surprisingly) an active city. It’s full of gyms and fitness centers that give expats and locals a range of options when it comes to finding the right place to get in shape. But some people would prefer to jog outside or play sports with friends instead of lifting weights or running on … More Take Your Workout Outside – Exploring Sports City
Let’s face it, the best part about a new year isn’t that resolution you’re going to make, but rather the fact that you get to start from scratch with your vacation calendar at work! If you’re like me, I always check out the list of public/bank holidays for the year so I can see which … More Plan Your Vacation Now! – List of 2019 Public Holidays in Jordan
Living in Amman, and Jordan in general, one of my absolute FAVORITE parts is the food. A lot of people always ask me “how easy is it to be vegan in Jordan?”, which I always reply “extremely easy!”. There are tons of naturally vegan options in traditional Jordanian and Levantine cuisine, need I say hummus? … More Vegan living in Jordan? Join the Vegans of Amman Facebook group!
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