Every Monday starting at 7 pm, Shams Community in Jabal Amman hosts a Dinner & Dialogue with a new topic for discussion every week. Even though I have been in Amman for quite a few months now, I had never been to one of their events, or even heard of them. I found them when … More Meet new people, eat & discuss tough topics at Shams Community Jabal Amman
In a few days I will be leaving Amman and headed to India, so I knew I absolutely had to get in an intensive Arabic language course beforehand. I researched all of the language institutes in Amman, but in the end I decided that Deewan Institute for Language and Cultural Studies was the best fit for me … More Where I’m Learning Arabic in Amman – Deewan Institute
I want to address my opinion on the question a lot of women have before they come to Jordan, or while they are living here… “Can I wear shorts or above the knee dresses in Amman?” And no, I am not talking about this short: I’m talking about showing a bit of leg without the whole … More Wearing Shorts & Dresses in Amman
One of the reasons I wanted to move to Jordan was to learn a new language. I moved here mid-February 2017 and it’s now mid-September and though my street Arabic is progressing shwai shwai, I know I really need to kick myself in the butt and get some more formal classes ASAP! My first strategy was … More Where to Learn Arabic in Amman
I can’t believe I’ve been in Jordan for nearly half a year and I still hadn’t been to Souk Jara. To be fair, I moved here in February and Souk Jara opened on the 12th of May, but still I was long overdue for a visit. If you haven’t heard of Souk Jara, it’s the … More Handicrafts Market in Amman – Souk Jara
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
As an art history buff, one of my favorite places to browse wherever I go are the local art galleries. Below is a running list of art galleries in Amman where you can purchase art work. Be sure to comment below if I’m missing a place! Al Hara Art Gallery by Bishara Al Najjar Sells … More Art Galleries in Amman
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
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
There are other bloggers running around Jordan, recounting their personal experience with living in the country. Below is a list, which I will continuously add to, of other blogs about Amman and Jordan in general. Feel free to check them out! Living in Jordan Bastian recounts his experience living in Jordan as a foreigner. Originally … More Blogs About Amman & Jordan
