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
Update 2024: This post is from 2017 and has not been refreshed yet. One of the best parts about Amman is the skyline, especially at sunset, when the stone buildings turn a particular shade of pink and orange. Pair the impressive sunset skyline views with the perfect summer weather, a drink and a bite to … More Rooftop Restaurants, Cafes, Bars & Lounges in Amman
Being new to a country and looking for a doctor can be quite the difficult task. I don’t particularly like to just Google doctors, so when I needed a dermatologist here in Amman, I was lucky enough to get a suggestion from a Jordanian friend who I trust. Of course, the most important part of … More English Speaking Doctors in Amman – Dermatologist
As an art history buff, one of my favorite places to browse wherever I go are the local art galleries. Below is a running list of art galleries in Amman where you can purchase art work. Be sure to comment below if I’m missing a place! Al Hara Art Gallery by Bishara Al Najjar Sells … More Art Galleries in Amman
It’s been 5 months since I made the move to Amman and I’m still not enrolled in proper Arabic classes. I’m definitely not OK with this because one of the reasons I moved to Jordan was to learn a new language. My excuses? You know…the normal ones… a lack of time to sign-up for a … More Enhance Arabic Dialects at Home with TalkinArabic.com
I love history and I love cars, so naturally, the Royal Automobile Museum was one of the places I had on my “where to go in Amman” checklist. A couple of weeks ago I managed to get out there to check it out. Here’s my experience… About the Museum The Royal Automobile Museum isn’t just … More Cars & History – The Royal Automobile Museum, Jordan
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