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
Being new to a country and looking for a doctor can be quite the difficult task. I don’t particularly like to just Google doctors, so when I needed a dermatologist here in Amman, I was lucky enough to get a suggestion from a Jordanian friend who I trust. Of course, the most important part of … More English Speaking Doctors in Amman – Dermatologist
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
When I was living in Spain, I used to love how I could head out of work on Friday evening, go to the airport and catch a flight to a nearby country for just a weekend getaway. Since moving to Amman, I’ve so far only been to Lebanon for a quick 48 hour trip, but … More Direct flights out of Amman
The weekend is here, so it was time to head for a bit of pampering with a mani & pedi. For this little treat, I was invited to try out Gaia’s Cocoon Spa and Beauty Lounge in the Um Uthaina neighborhood. Here’s how it went… About Gaia’s Cocoon Gaia’s Cocoon was established in 2012 and … More Manicures in Amman – Gaia’s Cocoon
The other day I was looking into specialty food stores around Amman to see if I could pick-up some harder to find items and I came across Select Foods Shoppe and decided to check it out. Their Goal Select Foods Shoppe, located at 7th Circle, “aims to be the pioneer outlet in Jordan to provide customers with a … More Specialty Grocery Stores in Amman – Select Foods Shoppe
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
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
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