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Ramadan 2026 goes from Wednesday, February 18 until Friday, March 20, and that means that a LOT of eateries will be closed from sunrise to sunset and most every place will stop selling alcohol (it’s the law). However, the Jordan we know and love isn’t always as strict as laws would make it out to … More Restaurants, Pubs, Cafes & More Open During Ramadan 2026
“Can I change my driving license to a Jordanian one without a driving test?” I’ve heard this question many times in various expat groups and because I personally went through the process, I thought it would be helpful to make a quick guide on how to do it. One of the benefits of having a … More How to change your foreign driving license to a Jordanian driver’s license
This summer I was taking my 2 kiddos on a trip from Jordan to USA and it didn’t even cross my mind that I would need permission from my husband to leave the country. Let me first lay out some background info: Considering the things above, I need to get legal permission from my husband … More How to Get Travel Permission to Take Jordanian Children/Minors out of Jordan
This post was updated in late 2024. If you are planning on visiting Jordan for tourism, you most likely will be able to obtain a one-month, single-entry tourist visa upon arrival (check if your country is eligible here). To speed up the process, you can also visa e-application online here. Extending a visa 1-3 months … More How to Extend a Tourist Visa in Jordan
I’ve been recently working on getting my Jordanian residency as I need it to stay here legally, but also because I can’t drive a Jordanian plate car (only a rental car) without having my residency. Once you get residency you can then translate your driving license to a Jordanian one (here’s how to do it). … More How to Apply for & Renew Your Jordanian Residency
One of my kids’ favorite activities is to read books. Since we’ve exhausted our supply at home numerous times over, I was in search of a great place for the kids to go and read and check out books. It would be a bonus if they also have books for me to take home as … More Libraries of Amman – Reading for All, Books & More
Moving to Amman meant I had absolutely no clue where to start when it came to finding recommended doctors. Google didn’t seem to be the right route to go for this topic, so I asked in a few international communities and got many suggestions. To be clear, the list of recommended doctors below is not … More Recommended Doctors of Amman
Once you’ve seen downtown Amman, Petra, the Dead Sea, Wadi Rum, and Aqaba, you may wonder, what can I do in Jordan that isn’t a “tourist-y” experience. Presenting to you Global Tribes, a community of local hosts across Jordan that want to show you what Jordan is really about! From making manakeesh in Jerash with … More Local Experiences in Jordan – Global Tribes
If you are living in Jordan and planning on giving birth there, then you may be wondering how to acquire a birth certificate for your newborn (especially if you are not Jordanian). Here’s how to do it and what you will need. Required Documents Medical certificate from the birth hospital Copy of your marriage certificate … More How to Make a Birth Certificate in Amman
Would you consider rowing 3000 miles across the Atlantic, from the Canary Islands to Antigua, braving storms, sea-sickness, and sleep deprivation, to support a cause? That’s what Robert Hamilton will be doing in 2020, to raise money for Collateral Repair Project. What makes CRP worth it? CRP is a grassroots organization that supports urban refugees … More Volunteer to support refugees in Amman with Collateral Repair Project
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