The best of Amman Activism. From how to be environmentally friendly to getting involved in the community.
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
I truly believe Amman will increasingly have a plant-based community. And it’s become quite evident with just the growth of our Vegans of Amman group on Facebook. With a community of expats and locals alike, we have a lot of information sharing going on about how to find what you need as a vegan living … More Where to Buy Vegan Protein Powder in Amman
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
Have you heard of the fitness trend called plogging? If you’re shaking your head “no”, then let me explain. Plogging is a Scandinavian workout movement that ties together picking up trashing while jogging. How did it get the name? In Swedish, plocka upp translates to picking up, so you combine that with “jogging” and you get plogging. … More Meet Pliking, Plogging’s Adventurous Brother – ECO Hikers Jordan
I have a whole section of my blog dedicated to the best sweet treats in Amman, including many dairy-free, plant-based options. But here is an easy-to-read compilation of the sweetest places in Amman for a vegan dessert. Cookies & Cakes Bia Bakes Bia Bakes cater to vegans, celiacs and all those with special dietary restrictions … More Where to Find Vegan Dessert in Amman
If you’ve read my other posts about going green in Jordan, you already know I’m a recycling maniac. Because of this, it always makes me happy to read about local initiatives to help minimize the amount of trash that ends up in landfills. Being the hippie that I am, naturally, I’m in a Facebook group … More What IKEA Amman is Doing to Help Make Jordan Green
Making a move from abroad always requires a lot of logistics. Add in having to move with a pet and you have a few more things you need to think of. To keep Spike and Fluffy’s relocation as simple as possible, here is what you need to do to bring your cat or dog to … More What You Need to Do to Bring Your Cat or Dog to Jordan
Living in Amman, and Jordan in general, one of my absolute FAVORITE parts is the food. A lot of people always ask me “how easy is it to be vegan in Jordan?”, which I always reply “extremely easy!”. There are tons of naturally vegan options in traditional Jordanian and Levantine cuisine, need I say hummus? … More Vegan living in Jordan? Join the Vegans of Amman Facebook group!
In my blog, I try to highlight a lot of ways to GO GREEN in Amman because the lack of municipal recycling means most everything is ending up in landfills, if not being burnt in a dumpster outside your house. Before moving to Amman I was living in Spain and then India, where I was separating … More Go Green – Guide to Composting in Jordan
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
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