Sabrina, Amman

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

Jordan – Recommended Social Media Accounts

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

How Not To Offend the Locals in Jordan

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

Ten Tips For Expats Retiring To Jordan

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

Five Reasons Why Expat Children Love Living In Jordan

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

Jordan – Recommended Websites

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

Jim Wright, Amman

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

Julie, Amman

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