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
Navigating the vibrant souks and modern malls of Amman in search of the perfect gift or memento can feel like a mini-adventure in itself! While the sales pressure might be a touch more relaxed than in some other popular tourist destinations (mentioning no names!), you still want to feel confident you’re discovering genuine treasures at … More Unearthing Treasures: My Guide to the Best Gifts from Amman
Amman, the beating heart of Jordan, is a city where history and modernity merge seamlessly. From ancient ruins to contemporary cafés, the capital is a testament to resilience and evolution. One of the most significant shifts in recent years has been the rise of local entrepreneurship. More than ever, Amman’s residents and visitors recognize the … More Supporting Local Products in Amman: A Step Toward a Thriving Community
“Can I change my driving license to a Jordanian one without a driving test?” I’ve heard this question many times in various expat groups and because I personally went through the process, I thought it would be helpful to make a quick guide on how to do it. One of the benefits of having a … More How to change your foreign driving license to a Jordanian driver’s license
This summer I was taking my 2 kiddos on a trip from Jordan to USA and it didn’t even cross my mind that I would need permission from my husband to leave the country. Let me first lay out some background info: Considering the things above, I need to get legal permission from my husband … More How to Get Travel Permission to Take Jordanian Children/Minors out of Jordan
When I moved to Amman I had to change up all my natural household cleaning supply brands that I was buying in India because they aren’t available here in Jordan (and I always prefer to buy locally made products anyway). I still swear by vinegar and baking soda as effective and natural cleaning products, but … More All Natural, Chemical-free Laundry Detergent Made in Jordan
I’ve been recently working on getting my Jordanian residency as I need it to stay here legally, but also because I can’t drive a Jordanian plate car (only a rental car) without having my residency. Once you get residency you can then translate your driving license to a Jordanian one (here’s how to do it). … More How to Apply for & Renew Your Jordanian Residency
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
When we first moved to Amman we took our nanny with us from India to help us get settled. As she is a devout Roman Catholic, I wanted to make sure that she had a chance to go to mass weekly. I thought first to try one with a bit of history so we went … More Roman Catholic Church in Amman with English Mass
It was my second week in Amman with my 2 kiddos (ages 2.5 and 5 years old) and I was on the hunt for anywhere I could drop them with our trusted nanny so I could get even just 1 hour to myself. For a few ideas, I resorted to writing on WhatsApp AI “what … More Educational Experiences in Amman for Kids – The Children’s Museum
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