The best of Amman Activism. From how to be environmentally friendly to getting involved in the community.
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
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 and also to exhibit. The Weibdeh Art Rooms is open to both arts and … More Artists of Amman! You Need to Check out The Weibdeh Art Rooms
Meet Amal J. Madanat, a Jordanian social and environmental activist. This is her personal 8-year (and counting) story with how she’s helping clean-up Jordan with her “Towards Zero Waste” initiative. Zero Waste – It starts with yourself In 2010, at 50 years old, Amal retired from work and decided it was time to put into … More Towards Zero Waste Initiative Jordan – Amal’s Story
Jordan is a beautiful country for hikers and increasingly more people, locals and visitors alike, are adventuring their way through the Jordan Trail. Antoinette Vermilye from Switzerland is one of them. She recently went on an 8-day hike that spanned from Dana National Reserve to Wadi Rum with not only the goal of enjoying her surroundings but also … More The Jordan Trail – Zero Waste Hiking
The dairy industry is experiencing a serious decline as more and more people worldwide choose plant-based options (cows rejoice!). Jordan may not be experiencing as much of a drop in dairy consumers as in others parts of the world like the US and Europe, but you will notice that there are increasingly more restaurants and … More Vegan Yogurt, Labaneh, Cheese & More in Amman – Atrameez Homemade Products
I truly believe Amman will increasingly have a plant-based community. And it’s become quite evident with just the growth of our Vegans of Amman group on Facebook. With a community of expats and locals alike, we have a lot of information sharing going on about how to find what you need as a vegan living … More Where to Buy Vegan Protein Powder in Amman
Jordan is a beautiful country and holds a very special place in my heart, however, it has a very long way to go when it comes to animal welfare. Not only are the labor animals not being treated properly in Petra, but there is a huge problem when it comes to the treatment of the … More Animal Rescue in Jordan – Al Rahmeh Association
