If you didn’t already know, the Greater Amman Municipality (referred to as GAM or Amaneh) is trying to control the stray dog population by shooting them. I, like many people in the Jordanian capital, witnessed one of their shooting sprees personally a couple of weeks ago. It was heartbreaking to say the least and I … More Amman’s Program for Animal Birth Control (ABC) & Animal Welfare Center
After investigating about the presence of Monsanto in Jordan and the large quantities of chemical pesticides and fertilizers being used, I have been trying my hardest to go organic. A few times a week I get a Whatsapp broadcast from Yanboot Organic Farms with their products available for delivery. I must admit, I haven’t tried their delivery … More Brunch in Amman – Yanboot Organic Farms
It’s my husband’s birthday this week and I just moved to Amman and have no idea where to find him the best cake ever. And when I mean for him, it actually means for me and the kids because he doesn’t even like cake that much (or birthdays). Years back I had posted about where … More Where to Eat and Order Specialty Cakes in Amman
Jordan’s national animal is an Arabian Oryx. Wait, Or-what? Yes, you heard me an Oryx. They look like this… If you’ve never seen one, well, neither have I. I’m sure they’re great, but I’m here to suggest a new national animal for Jordan, the Canaan dog. Why should the national animal of Jordan be the … More Why Jordan Should Be Proud of their Canaan Dog
For all the animal lovers out there in Amman, here is a running list of great vets in the Jordanian capital. And most importantly, all of the clinics listed below do NOT support any commercial pet sales of any sort because… #adoptdontshop !!! Important note: At the end of this article there is also a … More Veterinarian Clinics in Amman
In a few days I will be leaving Amman and headed to India, so I knew I absolutely had to get in an intensive Arabic language course beforehand. I researched all of the language institutes in Amman, but in the end I decided that Deewan Institute for Language and Cultural Studies was the best fit for me … More Where I’m Learning Arabic in Amman – Deewan Institute
I want to address my opinion on the question a lot of women have before they come to Jordan, or while they are living here… “Can I wear shorts or above the knee dresses in Amman?” And no, I am not talking about this short: I’m talking about showing a bit of leg without the whole … More Wearing Shorts & Dresses in Amman
A couple of nights ago I heard gunshots outside of my house, followed by dogs shrieking in pain. After the next round of shots I desperately ran out of the house to find out what was happening, though from the heartwrenching squeals I already knew. I ran outside and up the hill to find a … More Why is Jordan Shooting Stray Dogs? – Naji’s Story
One of the reasons I wanted to move to Jordan was to learn a new language. I moved here mid-February 2017 and it’s now mid-September and though my street Arabic is progressing shwai shwai, I know I really need to kick myself in the butt and get some more formal classes ASAP! My first strategy was … More Where to Learn Arabic in Amman
As a private household in Amman, I personally sort all my recycling and bring it to the Be Environmental Services Recycling Center (Be) in the Cozmo 7th Circle parking lot. After I’d mastered the art of at home recycling here in Amman, it was time to give it a try at my workplace. For this, I … More Recycling for Businesses in Amman – Be Environmental Services
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