The best of Amman Activism. From how to be environmentally friendly to getting involved in the community.
After investigating about the presence of Monsanto in Jordan and the large quantities of chemical pesticides and fertilizers being used, I have been trying my hardest to go organic. A few times a week I get a Whatsapp broadcast from Yanboot Organic Farms with their products available for delivery. I must admit, I haven’t tried their delivery … More Brunch in Amman – Yanboot Organic Farms
Jordan’s national animal is an Arabian Oryx. Wait, Or-what? Yes, you heard me an Oryx. They look like this… If you’ve never seen one, well, neither have I. I’m sure they’re great, but I’m here to suggest a new national animal for Jordan, the Canaan dog. Why should the national animal of Jordan be the … More Why Jordan Should Be Proud of their Canaan Dog
For all the animal lovers out there in Amman, here is a running list of great vets in the Jordanian capital. And most importantly, all of the clinics listed below do NOT support any commercial pet sales of any sort because… #adoptdontshop !!! Important note: At the end of this article there is also a … More Veterinarian Clinics in Amman
A couple of nights ago I heard gunshots outside of my house, followed by dogs shrieking in pain. After the next round of shots I desperately ran out of the house to find out what was happening, though from the heartwrenching squeals I already knew. I ran outside and up the hill to find a … More Why is Jordan Shooting Stray Dogs? – Naji’s Story
As a private household in Amman, I personally sort all my recycling and bring it to the Be Environmental Services Recycling Center (Be) in the Cozmo 7th Circle parking lot. After I’d mastered the art of at home recycling here in Amman, it was time to give it a try at my workplace. For this, I … More Recycling for Businesses in Amman – Be Environmental Services
I’ve never been a huge organic food junkie. Part of me thinks it’s not all that it seems to be, a fad and overpriced. But after moving to Jordan and investigating more into the amount of pesticides on the produce (not to mention the presence of Monsanto), I decided it’s time to start scoping out … More Organic Fruits & Veggies Delivered to Your Doorstep – Jabbok Farms Amman
I’ve always grown up with animals, but my lifestyle isn’t quite right at the moment to have a full-time pet right now. As a huge #adoptdontshop supporter, one of the first things I did when I came to Jordan was to investigate the local animal rights groups. I came across Malath-Canaan Rescue and immediately wanted … More Foster or Adopt a Dog in Jordan
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
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