Ramadan 2025 goes from Saturday, March 5 until Sunday, March 30, 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 2025
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
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
I’ve written about Deewan Institute before because it is where I attended classes to learn Arabic when I was living in Amman. Deewan still offers language classes (Fusha, Ammiyeh 1-1, 2-1, group courses; English Group Courses: Business English, Conversation, TOEFL, IELETS prep), but they recently opened up the Deewan Workspace. The Deewan Workspace is a … More Coworking in Amman – Deewan Workspace
Bedouins are a roaming tribe known for their deep connection to the desert and traditional way of life. Found in the Wadi Rum desert, the Bedouins have a long history of nomadic living which has been passed down from past generations since before Jordan even existed. In the southern Jordan region, many of the Bedouins … More Book an Authentic Bedouin Hospitality Experience in Wadi Rum
Update: This post may contain outdated information and/or Weibdeh Art Rooms may have shut down.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
It seems that with all of the social platforms available these days it would be easy to meet a circle of like-minded people to share your interests with. As someone who has been moving around since I was 17 years old, I can tell you, it isn’t as easy as it seems. Because I too … More Meet Locals in Amman – Out&About® Jordan
As of 1 July 1950, the Jordanian Dinar (JOD) became the kingdom’s official currency, ending the use of the Palestinian Pound. The dinar, commonly referred to as JD, is divided into 100 qirsh (also called piastres) and 1000 fils. Note: Even though technically there are 1/2, 1 and 2 1/2 qirsh coins in circulation, it wasn’t until months into living in … More Jordan is Expensive & Here Are Some Reasons Why
Let’s face it, the best part about a new year isn’t that resolution you’re going to make, but rather the fact that you get to start from scratch with your vacation calendar at work! If you’re like me, I always check out the list of public/bank holidays for the year so I can see which … More Plan Your Vacation Now! – List of 2019 Public Holidays in Jordan
In the age of dating apps it’s easier than ever to meet or “e-meet” someone that’s thousands of miles away. Just take Tinder plus as an example, pay a fee and you can swipe in any country of the world. But what happens when you meet someone online who is from Palestine? No problem right? … More Online Dating – Getting Detained, Imprisoned, Deported and Banned from Israel
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