The best of Amman Activism. From how to be environmentally friendly to getting involved in the community.
No matter where you live there are always apps to help you get through your day. There are worldwide apps that everyone and their mother has on their phone no matter where they are living. Then there are apps that are very specific to your current city. The following list contains apps that are localized … More The Best Mobile Apps if you Live in Amman
Surely by now, you’ve seen the video of the sea turtle with a plastic straw being removed from its nostril. And if you’ve seen that video, then you’ve probably heard something about the “No Straw Please” movement. But to recap, people are nixing straws because of environmental concerns. Just think, a single-use plastic straw takes … More The #NoPlasticStrawsJordan Movement
If you follow my blog then you’re bound to know that I love to talk about how to recycle in Amman and related to that, ways local businesses are upcycling items that most people consider “trash”. Because of this, I was very pleased to come across another grassroots organization in Jordan that is finding a … More From Glass Bottle to Upcycled Art Work – T Bottle
Have you heard of The Good Book Shop? TGBS is part bookstore, outdoor cafe, co-work/study lounge, garden and cultural event venue. With its prime location right off Rainbow Street in downtown Jabal Amman, it is an urban getaway for book and coffee loving locals and expats alike. But, besides the obvious of shopping for books, here … More Ways to Enjoy The Good Book Shop in Jabal Amman
If you have a dog, cat or other animal and need to transport them from one place to another and don’t have a car, then things can get a bit tricky. Most cab drivers in Amman, whether it be a yellow taxi, Uber or Careem, will turn you down if you even mention bringing Sparky … More Pet Taxi Companies in Amman
I can’t say I have personally started a business in Jordan, but I have met many locals who say it isn’t easy. I wanted to dig a bit deeper about how to start a business as a Jordanian in the hopes to guide a few in the right direction to adding to the start-up scene in … More Tips for Starting a Business in Jordan (as a Jordanian)
I tend to write a lot about the sweetest side of Amman, that is, the cakes, dessert shoppes, and even halva, or as I like to call it “over the counter heroin”. However much I promote finding ways to satisfy sugar cravings, the truth is I am also a big fan of staying healthy. Since … More Healthy Homemade Sweets & Snacks for Delivery and Pick-up in Amman
Looking for organic local produce and other handmade, artisan items in Amman? Then look no further than the Farmers Market Amman. Every Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm, head down to the market next to The Winemaker (map). At the market, you can find plenty of goodies to support local Jordanian businesses like: locally grown … More Farmer’s Market Amman – Support Local Farmers & Artisans
A huge part of my daily life is finding a way to personally move towards zero-waste. From trying to buy products with as little packaging as possible, and when I do have the inevitable packaging, trying to re-use it or recycle it at one of the recycling centers in Amman, to trying to get a … More Upcycled Furniture & Decor – PRAKTI
Update: This post may contain outdated information and/or Weibdeh Art Rooms may have shut down. Calling all artists, designers, photographers, filmmakers, writers and art teachers in Amman! Have you heard of The Weibdeh Art Rooms yet? They’re a calm, private, safe haven for artists of all backgrounds who need somewhere discreet and private to work, learn … More Artists of Amman! You Need to Check out The Weibdeh Art Rooms
