Jordan

Jordan’s National Gallery: A Haven For Artists In The Heart Of Amman

In the heart of Jebel Al-Weibdeh, Amman lies the Jordanian National Gallery of Fine Arts and its beautiful sculpture garden. A quiet haven in the middle of the bustling city, the park and the gallery play host to an ever-changing array of art from across the Middle East and beyond.

Reading Turkish Coffee Grounds 101: A Tradition of Fortune-Telling and Storytelling

Tasseography, also called Tasseomancy, is the art of reading coffee, tea, or wine sediments as…

12 Reasons Why We Create – Jordanian Artist Saba Al-Mahadin

Creativity is an overrated concept. It is not something we have but it is more of a void that we want to fill with emotions that keep us afloat, make us break, leave us speechless and helpless, and feeds us that drop of water that quenches our thirst not only to keep us alive but also to make us breathe in life relentlessly. Let’s take a look at the 12 reasons we choose to be creators:

Instagram Accounts to Follow If You’re Learning Arabic – Part Two

Here it is – Part Two of our list of the best Instagram accounts to follow if you’re learning Arabic! Instagram can be the perfect way to incorporate Arabic into your daily routine and this list of accounts will help you put your scrolling habit to good use!

7 Incredible Family-Friendly Destinations In The Middle East

Dubai-based blogger Keri Hedrick of Our Globetrotters shares her top recommendations for family-friendly travel in the Middle East, with the destinations chosen by the globetrotters themselves – her kids!

A day of Arabic immersion – Amman edition | Levantine Arabic

Thanks to the wonders of the internet, this schedule for a day of Arabic #WorkFromHome goodness will transport you to sunny Jordan. Squeezing tonnes of Arabic practice into your normal daily schedule, this plan for a day of immersion in Levantine Ammiya will do wonders for your language skills (but we warn you, it may come with a side order of wanderlust).

7 local Instagrammers to follow if you’re travelling in the Middle East

Instagram is the perfect place to go for travel inspiration, but we often tend to follow fellow travellers from our own country or region as opposed to local people, who usually have much greater insight into the best places to go and show a more nuanced view of the local culture. Follow these 7 Instagrammers who share beautiful photographs and local perspectives on the countries where they live and document their adventures.

The Middle East & North Africa Lockdown Diaries: JORDAN – Ahlam Serhan

With Covid-19 causing chaos throughout the world, we decided to conduct a series of interviews with people across the Middle East and North Africa to try to understand how the effects are being felt across the region. In this interview, Amman-based tour guide shares her thoughts on the situation in Jordan and the future of the tourism industry.

The Middle East & North Africa Lockdown Diaries: JORDAN – Mummy In Amman

With Covid-19 causing chaos throughout the world, we decided to conduct a series of interviews with people across the Middle East and North Africa to try to understand how the effects are being felt across the region. In this interview, Jordan-based vlogger Rachel (MummyInAmman) shares her reflections.