The following is an open letter about the current state of animal welfare in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, what Islam says about animal cruelty, and the real solution to stray population control. It was written by Anna Zoubi, Jordanian animal activist and the current foster mom of rescued street dog, Naji. Islam Is The … More Jordan’s Canicide, Islam & Ending the Killing
Next Thursday, November 23, is Thanksgiving! If you’re an American living in Amman, or just love the idea of having a tasty meal in the spirit of being thankful, then keep reading to check out the restaurants in the Jordanian capital that cater to your Turkey Day needs. And to not be a complete hypocrite, … More Where to eat Thanksgiving dinner in Amman
If you’re traveling to Jordan and planning on making a visit to Petra then you’re sure to be offered over and over again a donkey ride or a ride on a mule, horse or camel. It may seem like a smart choice, especially when the cart rides are advertised as “free” from the main gates … More Don’t Ride the Donkeys in Petra (or horses or camels!)
Before I moved to Amman I got really into minimalizing my life by selling things via an app. It actually became quite addicting! When I moved to Amman, I only came with 2 suitcases and 2 backpacks, so I didn’t have much to sell. A few months into my stay and items around the house … More The Best Ways to Buy Second Hand Items & Sell Your Things in Amman
Every Monday starting at 7 pm, Shams Community in Jabal Amman hosts a Dinner & Dialogue with a new topic for discussion every week. Even though I have been in Amman for quite a few months now, I had never been to one of their events, or even heard of them. I found them when … More Meet new people, eat & discuss tough topics at Shams Community Jabal Amman
If you are a dog owner, surely you know that it is not the norm (yet) to allow dogs accompany their owner wherever they wish to go in Amman. I mean, not even the Al Hussein Public Parks allows dogs on the premises! However, you can find some restaurants & cafes that are dog-friendly. Here … More Dog Friendly Places in Amman
If you are a student in Amman, or have a job that allows you to work remotely, then you need to check out Rumi Cafe in Weibdeh. Here is everything you need to know about getting your study or work on at Rumi. Menu & Prices Rumi is a coffee, tea and sandwich shoppe. As … More Work & Study Spots in Amman – Rumi Cafe Weibdeh
One of the most rewarding and empowering feelings is to actively support a cause we feel passionate about. There are many ways to do this, you can always donate money for example, but if you don’t have the finances to do so, you can instead donate your time. If you are looking for a volunteer … More Want to Volunteer in Jordan? Check out these local non-profits…
Breakfast is by far my favorite meal of the day, and brunch is a close second, pretty much because it means I don’t have to wait until the lunch hour to eat again 😉 The other day I went with my sisters-in-law for a brunch get together at a place I have never tried before, … More Bohemian Brunch Place in Amman – Boho Haus
I admit it, I’m a fitness junkie. However, since moving to Amman in February I haven’t yet joined a gym. That’s 7+ months of trying to stay fit with just walking (yes, I walk in Amman!) and watching workout videos on YouTube at home. The latter I’m sure is driving my downstairs neighbor completely nuts … More Personal Training in Amman – JazKad Fitness
My Amman Life 