Who are you? My name is Sabrina, I’m 31 years old from Austria. Before I came to Jordan, I spent about five years as a project manager for a Viennese advertising and event agency. Quite interesting and challenging, but I always felt that there is more to explore.At the moment I am progressing a diploma … Read more
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Jordan and some of the social media accounts you should be following if you’re thinking of moving there.JordanFacebook Page The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan … Read more
Located in the Middle East, Jordan is a land steeped in history and culture. Despite sharing borders with borders with Iraq, Israel, Palestine and Syria, Jordan has been a haven of peace and is a wonderful mix of the ancient and the new. The country has been home to an expat population for many years … Read more
One of the things that most people who relocate to Jordan are constantly surprised by is how modern the country actually is. It is one of the safest places for expats to gain an idea of what the Middle East is really like in terms of culture and everyday life. While it is important that … Read more
Jordan is the abode of many intriguing and significant historical sites. It also features great diversity, ranging from spectacular desert scenery and the ancient ruins of Petra to the salt-laden Dead Sea. Jordan is also famous for the warmth and hospitality of its people. Many expats move to Jordan to work for international organizations or … Read more
Moving to a country in the Middle East may seem daunting at first, but a growing number of people are choosing to spend their retirement years in Jordan as it offers many benefits to retirees. There are several expat hot-spots including Amman, which is the capital. Here are ten tips for expats retiring to Jordan. … Read more
Jordan is one of the most politically liberal nations in the Middle East. A young country that sits on ancient territory, Jordan has historically been home to many civilizations and is also a significant part of biblical history. The country was a part of the Ottoman Empire and after 1918, became a mandate of the … Read more
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Jordan and some of the sites that might be useful for expats there. The Jordan Timeshttp://www.jordantimes.com/ An English newspaper that covers current affairs, business, … Read more
I am Jim Wright, originally from Alabama, USA now living in Amman, Jordan. After living twenty years in Birmingham I became listless and ready to move on. I had spent 12 years in the Navy traveling the globe. As a student of ancient history I decided to move to the Middle East and as I … Read more
I am a thirty-something stay-at-home mum who has been a kind of expat all her life. It all started when I was 5 and my parents decided to leave Denmark for sunny south of France. That’s where I grew up and thought about a career that could allow me to travel. Eventually I studied and … Read more