If you’re looking for a variety of creative workshops, then you need to check out the Design Institute of Amman. Located in downtown Jabal Amman, they offer a variety of classes and programs for all artistic levels. You can choose from: Fashion Design Jewelry Design Interior Design Graphic Design Product Design Videogames Design Visual Communication … More Art & Design Classes – Design Institute Amman
Love a good picnic (who doesn’t)? Then mark your calendar, because, on Friday, September 14, 2018, JR Wines will be throwing not just your average checkered blanket and wicker basket picnic, but rather an entire day of food, drinks, and music. This full-day event under the sun is dubbed JR Wines – Picnic Uncorked and is … More An Event Especially for Wine Lovers – JR Wines, Picnic Uncorked
The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature has established 10 (and counting) nature reserves throughout Jordan to protect the precious flora and fauna that makes the country so beautiful. These nature reserves are great for a weekend getaway from Amman or a longer trip if you have a bit more time to fully explore … More Guide to Jordan’s Nature Reserves, How to Get There & Where to Stay
It’s that time of year again when parents start worrying about how in the world they will keep their kids active when school is out. To help you get a head start planning your child’s summer vacation, here is a list of places to go and things to do with kids in Amman and surrounding … More Summer Activities for Kids 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
Most people say that Amman completely shuts down during Ramadan, but that’s only if you don’t know where to go! Last year I posted an article about Restaurants, Pubs, Cafes & More Open During Ramadan and got a huge response, especially from people looking for places that serve alcohol. You can still check out that post, … More Pubs, Bars & Restaurants in Amman that Serve Alcohol During Ramadan
Whether you’re a newbie in Amman or an experienced local, it’s not always easy to sort through the clutter of our data-saturated world to find something to do on the weekend or a place to go out to eat. Luckily there’s a local Jordanian app to help ease your worries when it comes to knowing … More Your Local Amman Guide – Aroundtown App
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
It seems that with all of the social platforms available these days it would be easy to meet a circle of like-minded people to share your interests with. As someone who has been moving around since I was 17 years old, I can tell you, it isn’t as easy as it seems. Because I too … More Meet Locals in Amman – Out&About® Jordan
We’ve talked about Wine Tourism in Jordan, so now it’s time to talk about another form of alcohol adventuring in the Amman area – Beer Tourism. Microbreweries are a huge trend worldwide and thanks to Carakale, Jordan has one of its own in honor of its ancient roots. After all, beer originated in Mesopotamia as … More Beer Tourism – Visit Carakale, Jordan’s 1st Microbrewery
