The best of where to learn in Amman.
It’s been 5 months since I made the move to Amman and I’m still not enrolled in proper Arabic classes. I’m definitely not OK with this because one of the reasons I moved to Jordan was to learn a new language. My excuses? You know…the normal ones… a lack of time to sign-up for a … More Enhance Arabic Dialects at Home with TalkinArabic.com
I love history and I love cars, so naturally, the Royal Automobile Museum was one of the places I had on my “where to go in Amman” checklist. A couple of weeks ago I managed to get out there to check it out. Here’s my experience… About the Museum The Royal Automobile Museum isn’t just … More Cars & History – The Royal Automobile Museum, Jordan
Millions of tons of Muncipical Solid Waste (MSW) are being generated every year in Jordan, and due to the fact that there is no municipal recycling available, this waste ends up in the dumpsites and landfills across the country. As the Jordanian government isn’t offering any solutions at the moment to recycle, it’s up to … More Recycle Your Plastic Bottles & Bags – Refugee Utility Project
If you, like many Jordanians, or what seems like EVERY SINGLE Jordanian some mornings (azmeh!), drive to work in the morning, then you’ve probably heard “The Big Breakfast Show” on Play 99.5. If you tune in regularly, then I am sure you know exactly how the show presenter sounds, British accent and all. So who … More Meet the voice of your morning – Lee McGrath
There are other bloggers running around Jordan, recounting their personal experience with living in the country. Below is a list, which I will continuously add to, of other blogs about Amman and Jordan in general. Feel free to check them out! Living in Jordan Bastian recounts his experience living in Jordan as a foreigner. Originally … More Blogs About Amman & Jordan
If you live in Amman, you probably spend a lot of time in the car… Here’s a helpful list of all the FM radio stations in Amman, if they are news stations or music, and in what language they mainly operate in. 88.3 – Watar FM – Pop (Arabic) 88.7 – Sawt al-Madina – (Arabic) … More List of Radio Stations in Amman
This article was requested by a reader who is making the move from India to Amman and said he couldn’t find any information about Amman’s neighborhoods. All cities have certain shared views when it comes to neighborhoods, districts, etc., this article seeks to explain what the popular view of Amman’s neighborhoods is if you had … More Amman’s Neighborhoods & Circles Explained
May 25th is a special day in Jordanian history, as it marks their independence from Great Britain in 1946. As a newbie in Jordan, I noticed something was brewing as the week leading up to Independence Day I saw a lot of cars stopped on the side of the road selling Jordanian flags… And of … More The story of Jordan’s Independence
You don’t remember the last time you parked your own car because you are forced to valet EVERYWHERE (even if there’s an open spot in front of the place you’re going). 2. You’ve run over far too many of the concrete slabs to separate parking spaces. 3. Your car undergoes daily bomb inspections before entering any parking … More You know you live in Jordan when…
Tourists and locals alike that are looking to visit museums in Amman will not be disappointed with the wide range of options the city as to offer. Below I have divided the museums in Amman into categories including: History & Culture Archaeology & Anthropology Art Coins Cars For Kids Keep reading to find out more … More List of Museums in Amman
My Amman Life 