This past weekend we had visitors and wanted to show them a bit more of Jordan outside of Amman. We decided to drive to Ajloun, about 1 hour 15 minutes North of Amman. The drive is very beautiful and you get to see a much greener side of Jordan. Our day itinerary with a 3 … More Day Trips from Amman with Kids – Ajloun Castle & Cable Cars
If you’re looking for summer camp options in Amman for your kids, I’ve got all the details! Please note that the summer camps are listed in no particular order. Personally, I chose to send my children to their respective school summer camps, but there are lots of other options out there if your child’s school … More Summer Camps in Amman – 2025
Most people say that Amman completely shuts down during Ramadan, but that’s only if you don’t know where to go! Last year I posted an article about Restaurants, Pubs, Cafes & More Open During Ramadan and got a huge response, especially from people looking for places that serve alcohol. You can still check out that … More Pubs, Bars & Restaurants in Amman that Serve Alcohol During Ramadan 2025
List updated in late 2024. One of my favorite parts of Jordan is the landscape and a few weekends ago I got to experience new views on horseback at the Al Reef Equestrian Club ( مركز الريف الاردني للفروسية). Located about 1 hour outside of Amman in Jalad, Salt, it’s a beautiful place to spend … More Where to go horseback riding in and around Amman
This Friday mark your calendar because it’s the 4th edition of the Amman Vegan Festival! Come to the market to browse all the fabulous vegan-friendly vendors. Delicious vegan food, eco-friendly shopping, wellness sessions, live music, creative art workshops, and kids’ activities await you. Date: Friday 27 September 2024 Timing: 9 am to 11 pm Location: … More The Amman Vegan Festival
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
A few years back I visited Amman and I spent a lot of time trying to find outdoor playgrounds near me. When the weather didn’t agree, I tried out a few of the indoor playgrounds, but I found many times they were over-stimulating (i.e. loud music and pushy kids). This time around, we’re in Amman … More Tiny Tots Indoor Playground – Sensory Play
This post started as per my usual of making a list of how to keep my kids busy during all the summertime downtime we seem to have. I added a note to my phone as a checklist and decided to keep adding to it and ticking things off once we’d done them. I thought it … More The Super Long List of Things to Do with Kids in 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’re looking for a variety of creative workshops, then you need to check out the Design Institute of Amman. Located in downtown Jabal Amman, they offer a variety of classes and programs for all artistic levels. You can choose from: Fashion Design Jewelry Design Interior Design Graphic Design Product Design Videogames Design Visual Communication … More Art & Design Classes – Design Institute Amman
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