Weather & seasons4 min read
Jordan holidays and what closes: a practical calendar for your stay
Understand fixed and lunar holidays in Jordan, check campus and banking calendars, and prepare transport, shopping and medicines before a closure.
Daily life in Amman
Neighbourhood discoveries, practical guides, and reasons to take the long way home.
Jordan day trips & weekends4 min read
Aqaba from Amman: coaches, free beaches and a practical visit plan
Travel from Amman to Aqaba, compare public beach access and activity costs, and plan a Red Sea visit around the actual coach and return journey.
Jordan day trips & weekends4 min read
Dana and Wadi Mujib from Amman: trails, fees and seasonal access
Compare reserve trails using 2026 prices, group requirements, guide inclusions and seasonal rules, with transport and weather checks before leaving Amman.
Jordan day trips & weekends4 min read
Dead Sea day trips from Amman: beach tickets, transport and a day plan
Plan a Dead Sea visit with the tourist beach’s entry and swimming prices, facilities, return transport and practical precautions for the water.
Language & daily life4 min read
Ramadan in Amman for students and non-governmental organisation (NGO) workers
Plan food, appointments, study and social visits during Ramadan, including public behaviour, official working hours and arrangements around iftar.
Healthcare & insurance4 min read
Drinking water, food hygiene and seasonal health in Jordan
Plan drinking water, handle food safely in a shared kitchen, prepare for heat and know when symptoms require medical help during your stay in Jordan.