My Amman Life

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What to do & Where to go in Amman

Follow me and my life in Amman to find out the best places in the Jordanian capital for
food, drink, culture, staying active and more…

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Recycle Your Plastic Bottles & Bags – Refugee Utility Project

June 22, 2017

Millions of tons of Muncipical Solid Waste (MSW) are being generated every year in Jordan, and due to the fact that there is no municipal recycling available, this waste ends up in the dumpsites and landfills across the country. As the Jordanian government isn’t offering any solutions at the moment to recycle, it’s up to … More Recycle Your Plastic Bottles & Bags – Refugee Utility Project

Sweets in Jordan – Halva

June 14, 2017

I have a HUGE sweet tooth, and for me no meal is complete without some sort of dessert. You can find many ways to get a sugar rush in Jordan, but when it comes to the traditional sweets, I haven’t been convinced. Zalabia was way too sticky, Basbousa felt like I was eating pure syrup, baklava has been … More Sweets in Jordan – Halva

Types of Bread To Try in Jordan

June 13, 2017

Khobiz taza (fresh bread) is one of the first things I learned to say in Arabic and that is because bread is life in the Levant region, with Jordan being no exception to that. Bread comes in many shapes and sizes here, with pita, being the staple carb offered to accompany pretty much any meal and … More Types of Bread To Try in Jordan