
Yesterday, I joined an Underground Amman walking tour, highlighting art of the city’s growing hip-hop community. The artists focus on breakdancing, rapping, beatboxing, and graffiti/streetart. Underground Amman tours take place most Fridays. We began on Rainbow Street in Jabal Amman neighborhood, proceeded downtown, and ended the tour at “House of Dreaming” – a creative hip-hop […]

Amman is my home base through May. I’m settling into a new apartment in Jabal Amman neighborhood and trying to soak up Middle Eastern culture while learning about the Jordanian lifestyle. The fascinating city is full of surprises. Amman is a popular city, and expatriates from all over the world live here. I won’t elaborate […]

After several days in Amman, I’ve decided to stay a few months to soak in the local culture and enjoy some interesting day trips. I booked an apartment in Jabal al-Weibdeh neighborhood for the first two weeks, but am looking for another place in the same area with more natural light. It’s a safe and […]