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
About 45 minutes outside of Amman you can find a great escape nestled in the Gilead Mountains, The Mountain Breeze Resort. I had been there before for a short tour when my fiancé and I were checking out possible venues for a wedding reception, so when I wanted to plan a surprise party for him, it … More Escapes Close to Amman – The Mountain Breeze Resort
I’ve never been a huge organic food junkie. Part of me thinks it’s not all that it seems to be, a fad and overpriced. But after moving to Jordan and investigating more into the amount of pesticides on the produce (not to mention the presence of Monsanto), I decided it’s time to start scoping out … More Organic Fruits & Veggies Delivered to Your Doorstep – Jabbok Farms Amman
My all time favorite beauty treatment is a good ol’ mani/pedi and I’ve tried a couple of other places in Amman, but was recommended by a friend to check out Farfalla Beauty Center in the Swefieh neighborhood. Here is my experience. The first thing you notice when you walk in is that it’s a very … More Manicures in Amman – Farfalla Beauty Center
I’ve always grown up with animals, but my lifestyle isn’t quite right at the moment to have a full-time pet right now. As a huge #adoptdontshop supporter, one of the first things I did when I came to Jordan was to investigate the local animal rights groups. I came across Malath-Canaan Rescue and immediately wanted … More Foster or Adopt a Dog in Jordan
Pizza is one of those foods that you can find no matter where you go in the world, but it’s not always done right. During my travels, I’ve had some pretty horrible “pizza”, with Armenia and Georgia’s mayonnaise covered pizzas taking the cake for the worst rendition of pizza in the world. Luckily, in Amman, … More Where to Eat Pizza in Amman
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