Located in the lush region of Saint Ann, the district of Nine Mile lies just a couple of miles to the south of Brown’s Town. Bob Marley, the Reggae legend, was born in Nine Mile on the 6th February 1945 and was buried there too. The most popular tourist attraction in Nine Mile is the Bob Marley...
Located at the mouth of Kingston’s Harbor, Port Royal is a village in the southeast part of Jamaica. Port Royal was established by the Spanish in 1518 and was once the most significant Caribbean city which served as the commerce and shipping capital of the Caribbean. After a devastating earthquake...
If you’re planning to visit Jamaica anytime soon, chances are you’ll have one or two questions that you want answers to before even booking your flights. On our recent trip to Point of View Villa in Montego Bay, Shedale and I sat down to record a “spur of the moment” kinda...
Wha Gwan? Yuh Good?. That’s the Jamaican way of asking “How are you?” And “Are you ok?” If you’re planning to explore Jamaica anytime soon, it might be a good idea to brush up on your Patois. Jamaican Patois or as we refer to it here “Patwa,” is an...
If you’re looking to enjoy the breathtaking scenery and majesty of the Blue Mountains you need to check out Holywell Park. It’s situated within the Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park. Located just 90 minutes from Kingston, the park spans three parishes, and is located on more...
The Caribbean waters are home to some of the most spectacular coral and marine life. Many tourists enjoy exploring the water world when visiting the island, and there are many options available. Apart from exploring beaches like Mahogany Beach in Ocho Rios, many tourists opt to go offshore and...
Located in Port Royal, Gloria’s restaurant is a popular restaurant that is always ready to serve – no matter who you are or where you are from. The journey started with Gloria Harris, who began selling egg sandwiches to the local fishermen. After experimenting with different dishes in her own home...
Backpackers are typically known for wanting to explore and experience a country for its authentic offerings. Jamaica is a treasure trove of unique experiences and rich culture, but the main issue that backpackers encounter is the cost of accommodation. The following hotels, villas, hostels, and...
If you’re a local, chances are you already know about Devon House. It’s one of Jamaica’s most distinguished historical landmarks which was once the home of Jamaica’s first ever black millionaire. Kingston (and by extension Devon House) has never been an area that saw a ton of...
Until recently, Jamaica had many rules and regulations with regards to casinos, and only resorts and hotels that had obtained special permission from the Jamaican government were allowed slot machines on their premises. I discussed this in a previous article which talked about gambling in Jamaica...