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
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, 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
Being from the US, I remember in college Ultimate Frisbee was the cool thing to do. Guys and girls would grab their sweatbands and wear obnoxiously bright workout gear just to make things a little bit more vibrant. I’ve played a few times and it’s a lot of fun, but I was surprised to see … More Join the Ultimate Frisbee Team in Amman
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
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
Looking for your best options to bring in 2018 with a party? Here are all of the options for the 18+ crowd for NYE 2017 in Amman. Prices range from 35 JD to 120 JD and all tickets must be booked ahead of time. Enjoy! New Year’s Eve @ Champions Marriot Where: Champions Sports Bar … More The Ultimate List of New Year’s Eve Parties in Amman
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
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
If you are headed to Jordan for more than 3 nights, especially if you plan on visiting Palestine during your trip, you should definitely consider buying the Jordan Pass. Here is why I think it is worth it: Jordan Tourist Entry Visa is Included Getting into Jordan comes at a price and it ain’t cheap. … More Why the Jordan Pass is Worth It
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