Category: Fun Activities

Meet Pliking, Plogging’s Adventurous Brother – ECO Hikers Jordan

March 7, 2018

Have you heard of the fitness trend called plogging? If you’re shaking your head “no”, then let me explain. Plogging is a Scandinavian workout movement that ties together picking up trashing while jogging. How did it get the name? In Swedish, plocka upp translates to picking up, so you combine that with “jogging” and you get plogging. … More Meet Pliking, Plogging’s Adventurous Brother – ECO Hikers Jordan

Wine Tourism in Jordan – Local Wine Tasting & More

February 19, 2018

Wine tourism, enotourism, and vinitourism are all words that describe the same thing – the tasting, consumption or purchase of wine, often at or near the source. However, when we talk about vineyards probably the first image in your mind is a lush green field somewhere in France and not a water-scarce desert like Jordan. But did you … More Wine Tourism in Jordan – Local Wine Tasting & More

Meet Other Expats in Amman – InterNations

January 8, 2018

If you’re an expat new to Amman or have lived there a while and looking to break out of your circle and meet other expats, then you should definitely consider joining InterNations. InterNations is a worldwide online community with the intention to help expats connect with other expats. Expats in the Middle East Living in the … More Meet Other Expats in Amman – InterNations

Dance Salsa in Amman – Clubs, Classes & Academies

December 31, 2017

Personally speaking, anything that involves dancing is definitely not my thing, even though secretly I wish it was. That way, when I was visiting Cuba I would’ve even tried to join a night out of dancing, but no, I passed on even that cultural experience! Saying that, this post is for those who are abhorred … More Dance Salsa in Amman – Clubs, Classes & Academies

Vegetarian-Friendly Cooking Classes & Workshops in Amman

December 27, 2017

A few days ago a traveling chef from Switzerland contacted me to see if there are any vegetarian cooking classes or workshops that he could join in Amman. To be honest, I’m not really into cooking, (unless you count chopping cucumbers and tomatoes to dip into store-bought hummus) so I haven’t tried any culinary experiences … More Vegetarian-Friendly Cooking Classes & Workshops in Amman

Souq Al Shams Organic Farmers’ Market and Fruit & Vegetable Delivery

December 8, 2017

If you’re looking to support local farmers, go organic, eat healthier, or just get out and about on the weekend, then you need to check out Jordan’s first organic market – Souq Al Shams Farmers’ Market. You can find it every Friday from 11 am to 6 pm at Wild Jordan Center in Jabal Amman. For … More Souq Al Shams Organic Farmers’ Market and Fruit & Vegetable Delivery