‘Tis the season! It’s my first Christmas in Amman and I’m ready to decorate! Where to go is the question? If you want to go for a Christmas shopping extravaganza head to Fuheis (just past Dabouq neighborhood in Amman). On the Fuheis Main Street (Prs Tasnim Street), you can’t miss all of the wonderful shops … More Where to buy a Christmas Tree and Decor in Amman
If there’s one thing you won’t have trouble finding, it’s a gym in Amman. There are gyms in basically every neighborhood, so whether you’re looking for a gym near work or your house, you’ll have no issue. For me, the most important thing about joining a gym is making sure it’s easy to get to, … More Gyms in Amman – Abdoun & Dabouq
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
My 5-year-old went from slightly active to completely booked with activities since we came to Amman. Parkour, karate, football, Ready Steady Go, horseback riding, and now he’s added on music classes – drums. If you’re also looking for music classes for your kids, here are some places in Amman you can check out: Music Whale … More Music Classes for Kids in Amman
One of the best ways to support the local economy, save the environment (compared to buying imported products), and support boycott movements (#freepalestine), is to buy from local brands. Below are some great Jordanian brands you should check out for women’s and unisex clothes. Some have physical boutiques in Amman and some are only available … More Women’s & Unisex Clothing Boutiques – Made in Jordan
Since moving to Jordan I’ve been very conscientious to stay away from boycotted brands and I’m always checking labels on all types of products to see if they’re based in Jordan. When it comes to buying new workout clothes, athleisure, and loungewear, I wanted to stay away from the big brands because… On top of … More Buy Local in Jordan – Workout Clothes & Athleisure Brands
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
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