How to support Jordan’s grassroots and local businesses.
I can’t say I have personally started a business in Jordan, but I have met many locals who say it isn’t easy. I wanted to dig a bit deeper about how to start a business as a Jordanian in the hopes to guide a few in the right direction to adding to the start-up scene in … More Tips for Starting a Business in Jordan (as a Jordanian)
Looking for organic local produce and other handmade, artisan items in Amman? Then look no further than the Farmers Market Amman. Every Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm, head down to the market next to The Winemaker (map). At the market, you can find plenty of goodies to support local Jordanian businesses like: locally grown … More Farmer’s Market Amman – Support Local Farmers & Artisans
A huge part of my daily life is finding a way to personally move towards zero-waste. From trying to buy products with as little packaging as possible, and when I do have the inevitable packaging, trying to re-use it or recycle it at one of the recycling centers in Amman, to trying to get a … More Upcycled Furniture & Decor – PRAKTI
Update: This post may contain outdated information and/or Weibdeh Art Rooms may have shut down. Calling all artists, designers, photographers, filmmakers, writers and art teachers in Amman! Have you heard of The Weibdeh Art Rooms yet? They’re a calm, private, safe haven for artists of all backgrounds who need somewhere discreet and private to work, learn … More Artists of Amman! You Need to Check out The Weibdeh Art Rooms
The dairy industry is experiencing a serious decline as more and more people worldwide choose plant-based options (cows rejoice!). Jordan may not be experiencing as much of a drop in dairy consumers as in other parts of the world like the US and Europe. Still, you will notice that increasingly more restaurants and supermarkets cater … More Vegan Yogurt, Labaneh, Cheese & More in Amman – Atrameez
Jordan is a beautiful country and holds a very special place in my heart, however, it has a very long way to go when it comes to animal welfare. Not only are the labor animals not being treated properly in Petra, but there is a huge problem when it comes to the treatment of the … More Animal Rescue in Jordan – Al Rahmeh Association
A few days ago a traveling chef from Switzerland contacted me to see if there are any vegetarian cooking classes or workshops that he could join in Amman. To be honest, I’m not really into cooking, (unless you count chopping cucumbers and tomatoes to dip into store-bought hummus) so I haven’t tried any culinary experiences … More Vegetarian-Friendly Cooking Classes & Workshops in Amman
I’ve written a few posts about the options you have for 100% organic and local produce (fruit, veggies & more) delivered straight to your doorstep in Amman, but here’s a handy list to summarize your options: Yanboot Farms How to order: Join the WhatsApp broadcast +962 775675346 for the weekly menu. Can order by grams/kilo: … More List of Companies in Amman for Organic Fruits & Vegetables Delivery
If you’re looking to support local farmers, go organic, eat healthier, or just get out and about on the weekend, then you need to check out Jordan’s first organic market – Souq Al Shams Farmers’ Market. You can find it every Friday from 11 am to 6 pm at Wild Jordan Center in Jabal Amman. For … More Souq Al Shams Organic Farmers’ Market and Fruit & Vegetable Delivery
Every Monday starting at 7 pm, Shams Community in Jabal Amman hosts a Dinner & Dialogue with a new topic for discussion every week. Even though I have been in Amman for quite a few months now, I had never been to one of their events, or even heard of them. I found them when … More Meet new people, eat & discuss tough topics at Shams Community Jabal Amman
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