I’m not one to care much about beauty treatments, but if there is one I am quite religious about, it’s keeping polish on my fingers. After two weeks since my first manicure in Amman, my nails weren’t looking good, and my “nervous tick” of picking at my cuticles was not helping the situation. When I was searching … More Manicures in Amman – Polish Nail Salon Abdoun
Though Jordanians love their lahmeh (meat), it is not hard to be a vegan in this country. Middle Eastern cuisine is full of options for both vegans and vegetarians alike. Though falafel, hummus and pita bread are delicious, there are plenty of other ways to keep your stomach full and happy without straying from vegetarianism or veganism. Below are some … More Vegan-friendly menu options in Jordan
If there’s one thing in Amman you won’t have trouble finding, it’s a mall. Below is a list of the major malls in Amman and in which neighborhood they are located. Malls in Abdali Abdali Mall Five floors of regional and international brands, food court, parking, cinema, supermarket. Address: Abdali Boulevard, Amman 11190, Jordan Malls in … More List of Malls in Amman by Neighborhood
If you have a birthday party or special event that you need a unique dessert for, then a personalized cake, cupcakes or cookies (CCC) are always a fun and creative idea. Amman is definitely not a stranger to the CCC fad, so it’s easy to find a place with these sweets on offer. Last week I … More Personalized Cakes & Cookies – The Cake Shop
One of the most important causes for me is animal welfare, so naturally, I try to avoid any products that are tested on animals. Upon arriving in Jordan, I found it very hard to buy bath products (shampoo, conditioner, soaps, body lotion, toothpaste, etc.) and cosmetics that are NOT tested on animals. However, with time, I … More Where to buy Cruelty Free Cosmetics in Amman
This week I was looking for a place to get a manicure in my neighborhood and I was recommended to go to Calla Beauty Center in Dabouq (near Cozmo and Crumz). The beauty center is very clean and they have a very good selection of O.P.I. and Essie nail polishes. A manicure is priced at … More Manicures in Amman – Calla Beauty Center Dabouq
Luigi’s Pizza is a quaint family-owned, one-room pizzeria near the 4th Circle of Amman. Even though it’s a small restaurant, the menu has many options at cheap prices from pizza, pasta, soup, salad to delicious dessert pizzas. Check their full menu here. The pizzas are baked in a wood-oven, giving them a thin and crispy crust … More Luigi’s Pizza
Four Winters is an ice cream chain that started right here in Amman and since it’s 2013 founding, has expanded to have shoppes across London and Saudi Arabia as well. Their concept is to find a way to make ice cream a new experience, mixing culinary art and technology. Using seasonal, fresh ingredients, their chefs and scientists … More Four Winters Ice Cream
If you’ve already mastered the Jordanian dialect and are looking to learn a new language in Amman, then how about Spanish? Right in the Jabal Amman city centre, the 3rd Circle to be exact, you can find the Instituto Cervantes. Instituto Cervantes offers general Spanish language courses for all ages, including Spanish classes for children, … More Learn Spanish at Instituto Cervantes
The other day was a rainy day in Amman so it was a great day to try out Gravity with two of my nephews. Gravity is Amman’s first indoor trampoline park and is located on the top floor of Mecca Mall. Though I didn’t see any maximum age to enter, at 29 I was definitely the … More Gravity Indoor Trampoline Park
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