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
I can’t believe I’ve been in Jordan for nearly half a year and I still hadn’t been to Souk Jara. To be fair, I moved here in February and Souk Jara opened on the 12th of May, but still I was long overdue for a visit. If you haven’t heard of Souk Jara, it’s the … More Handicrafts Market in Amman – Souk Jara
Sulfonic acid, SLES, fatty alcohol, caustic soda, urea, sulfonate, sodium cumene, preservative, color… Which of these ingredients would you put in your mouth? I bet you you are thinking none of them sound edible. So would you be surprised to know that these are the ingredients that are in Palmolive dishwashing soap? The same soap … More All Natural Home Cleaning Products – greenJO
A while back Airbnb reached out to me to share more about their Livelihoods Program . Now I’ve used Airbnb a lot in my travels, but just to book apartments, so I was intrigued to know what exactly this non-profit sector of the company was all about. In short, the Livelihoods Program is a way … More Photography Tour of the Amman Citadel – Airbnb Local Experiences
For my first few months living in Jordan, I was sick a lot. At first I just took it as the time needed to get used to new bacteria, but after hearing in mid-May that the UAE banned the importing of seven of Jordan’s main vegetable exports (zucchini, sweet pepper, eggplant, cabbage, green beans, cauliflower … More Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in Jordan
As a self-proclaimed animal activist, it really tugged at my heartstring to see the amount of cats and dogs on the streets and I immediately wanted to know what Jordan is doing for their stray animal population. As I was researching animal shelters, I came across Malath-Canaan Rescue. Needless to say, I was intrigued to … More Animal Rescue in Jordan – Malath Canaan Rescue
My Amman Life 