I’m always looking for a new adventure to fill my weekends with active, outdoor activities and this past weekend I did just that with a trip to Wadi el Salayta. Wadi el Salayta is located about 90 km outside of Amman, to the South of Madaba, in Wadi Mujib, Jordan’s most famous canyon. For this trip through … More Hiking in Jordan – Wadi el Salayta
Being American, it’s a given that peanut butter is going to be a necessity in my cupboard, no matter where I live in the world. In Amman, most every supermarket carries peanut butter, but the downside is, the ones I’ve found on the shelves are all full of additives like unhealthy hydrogenated oils. Even Skippy “Natural” has sugar, … More All Natural Nut Butters – Peanut Better
In the heart of the Abdoun neighborhood, between the 4th and 5th Circles, you will find Seed Healthy, a gourmet, deli-style grocery. You can choose to take-away any of their menu items, grab a seat at one of the tables set-up on their small outdoor terrace or dine-in at the 3 stools set-up at the … More Vegan-friendly Restaurants in Amman – Seed
Tourists and locals alike that are looking to visit museums in Amman will not be disappointed with the wide range of options the city as to offer. Below I have divided the museums in Amman into categories including: History & Culture Archaeology & Anthropology Art Coins Cars For Kids Keep reading to find out more … More List of Museums in Amman
I know I haven’t been living in Jordan long, but my first impression of the country is that it is not the stereotype of a strict Muslim country. Apparently, this impression isn’t completely naive, as Jordan was ranked as the 4th freest Arab country in the Freedom in the World 2017 report. However, the more I investigate into … More Laws You May Not Know Exist in Jordan
Jordan is a country of many different types of breathtaking landscapes and one of the best ways to see it is by hiking. Though the Jordan Trail covers 600+ kilometers of the country from north to south, the majority of these hiking paths are unmarked. Because of this, guided hikes are highly recommended. If you’re an experienced … More Guided Hiking in Jordan – Private Tour Companies
A question I always get is “how are you finding it to be vegan in Jordan?” My answer is always this: “Easy! There’s no problem at all!” It’s true, Middle Eastern cuisine does include a lot of meat dishes, but from what I’ve seen, the menu at any restaurant always has a wide selection of vegetarian and vegan-friendly options. … More Vegetarian & Vegan-friendly restaurants in Amman
Did you know that there is a trail that spans from the village of Um Qais in the north of Jordan all the way to Aqaba in the southern-most tip of the country? This trail, appropriately named “The Jordan Trail”, covers 650 km of Jordan’s diverse landscapes, crossing through 52 towns and villages, the wooded hills of … More How to hike The Jordan Trail
If you live in Amman, you probably know that you will spend the majority of your time going from point A to point B in a car. As I moved to Amman from Barcelona, I still find it very hard to adapt to the fact that I can’t walk anywhere I want to. However, with … More Free/Cheap Walking and Hiking Groups in Amman
In honor of April being World Autism Month and today, April 2, specifically being World Autism Awareness Day, I want to bring attention to a great NGO in Amman which supports young adults with intellectual disabilities, Nour al Barakah. Nour al Barakah was founded in 2009 with the mission to “to provide young adults with … More Nour al Barakah Farmer’s Market
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