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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
The entire Middle East intrigues me, so naturally one of my goals for living in the region is to see as many countries as possible. When you’re working full-time, weekend getaways are the perfect opportunity to see a new country without having to ask for days off. However, bad flight times can get in the … More Weekend Getaway – 48 hours in Beirut
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
If you live in Amman, you probably know that you will spend the majority of your time going from point A to point B in a car. As I moved to Amman from Barcelona, I still find it very hard to adapt to the fact that I can’t walk anywhere I want to. However, with … More Free/Cheap Walking and Hiking Groups in Amman
I’m not one to care much about beauty treatments, but if there is one I am quite religious about, it’s keeping polish on my fingers. After two weeks since my first manicure in Amman, my nails weren’t looking good, and my “nervous tick” of picking at my cuticles was not helping the situation. When I was searching … More Manicures in Amman – Polish Nail Salon Abdoun
If there’s one thing in Amman you won’t have trouble finding, it’s a mall. Below is a list of the major malls in Amman and in which neighborhood they are located. Malls in Abdali Abdali Mall Five floors of regional and international brands, food court, parking, cinema, supermarket. Address: Abdali Boulevard, Amman 11190, Jordan Malls in … More List of Malls in Amman by Neighborhood
One of the most important causes for me is animal welfare, so naturally, I try to avoid any products that are tested on animals. Upon arriving in Jordan, I found it very hard to buy bath products (shampoo, conditioner, soaps, body lotion, toothpaste, etc.) and cosmetics that are NOT tested on animals. However, with time, I … More Where to buy Cruelty Free Cosmetics in Amman
This week I was looking for a place to get a manicure in my neighborhood and I was recommended to go to Calla Beauty Center in Dabouq (near Cozmo and Crumz). The beauty center is very clean and they have a very good selection of O.P.I. and Essie nail polishes. A manicure is priced at … More Manicures in Amman – Calla Beauty Center Dabouq
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