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
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
As a relative newbie to the Amman social scene, I realized it can sometimes be hard to find people that have similar interests or to find events nearby. As if someone was answering my cries for help, the other day I learned about a new social app in Amman called Friendture. The app can help both … More Find Activities & Events in Amman using Friendture
I’m always looking for a new way to stay active in Amman and I came across a night cycling event on Facebook and decided to check it out. Here is my experience… The night cycle was hosted by the Amman Cycling Club and only cost 5 JD, which included the bike, helmet, reflective vest, water and … More Group to Ride Bikes in Amman – Amman Cycling Club
I’m always looking for a new adventure to fill my weekends with active, outdoor activities and this past weekend I did just that with a trip to Wadi el Salayta. Wadi el Salayta is located about 90 km outside of Amman, to the South of Madaba, in Wadi Mujib, Jordan’s most famous canyon. For this trip through … More Hiking in Jordan – Wadi el Salayta
Jordan is a country of many different types of breathtaking landscapes and one of the best ways to see it is by hiking. Though the Jordan Trail covers 600+ kilometers of the country from north to south, the majority of these hiking paths are unmarked. Because of this, guided hikes are highly recommended. If you’re an experienced … More Guided Hiking in Jordan – Private Tour Companies
Did you know that there is a trail that spans from the village of Um Qais in the north of Jordan all the way to Aqaba in the southern-most tip of the country? This trail, appropriately named “The Jordan Trail”, covers 650 km of Jordan’s diverse landscapes, crossing through 52 towns and villages, the wooded hills of … More How to hike The Jordan Trail
The other day was a rainy day in Amman so it was a great day to try out Gravity with two of my nephews. Gravity is Amman’s first indoor trampoline park and is located on the top floor of Mecca Mall. Though I didn’t see any maximum age to enter, at 29 I was definitely the … More Gravity Indoor Trampoline Park
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