
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 […]
Fabulous memories. Safe travels.
Thanks Gwen – everything went well – negative PCR, flights on schedule…. Being back in the US is wierd!!!!
Good to hear you’re back. Hope someone watered the plants while you were away LOL.
I’ll be looking out for another post…
Ahhhh the come home to a big ol’ mess scenario – you think of all the good stuff Gwen! I’ve left my house for extended trips so many times, and from trial and error learned to deal with most potential havoc – sorta :o(. I have professionals manage while traveling, and their fee is well spent. Expecting neighbors or friends to watch out for your house and belongings is being naïve. Will have to replace a few smaller trees damaged from squirrels digging up the root base, but that’s the worst of it. I’ve thought about renting my place while on extended trips, but when factoring in the cost to store belongings, management fees, getting them out when I’m ready to return, and performing cleanup and damage repair – it’s not worth it… Nothing is ever simple, right? Am already planning next trip in my head!!!
Yep. Perhaps it was my brother’s saying sticking in my head – “Now what can possibly go wrong?”
I think you’re wise not to rent out for all the reasons you give, and also not to rely on the neighbours which would wear a bit thin after a few weeks.
And the planning the trip is three quarters of the fun!