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Jamaica in London (Part 2)

Jamaica in London: Caribbean Scene Royale

I’ve officially made it back “home” to Jamaica and excited to bring to you part 2 of Jamaica in London. If you missed part 1, please go back and check it out! Here’s more of Jamaica in London, Part 2 Bob Marley I have to admit this was probably one of the places I was […]

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Jamaica in London (Part 1)

Jamaica in London: Marcus Garvey's Home

In 1948, close to 500 Jamaicans arrived in London aboard the SS Windrush. This was the first large group of  West Indian immigrants after the second World War and marked the start of the Caribbean migration to the UK. These skilled workers (nurses, engineers, etc) came to help Britain recover after the war. Many found work […]

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Travel with the Absolute Travel Addict

Absolute Travel Addict Reggae Sumfest Meet Up

It’s only been a month since leaving Jamaica and boy have I been a busy bee. There was the Passport Party Project and Wandermania in Chicago, a host of events around Atlanta and I’m currently in New York on an impromptu trip. The next few months and beyond are already filling up with lots of […]

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Sam Visits Jamaica: Conquering Dunn’s River Falls

Sam on Dunn's River Falls Color Sam on the Beach

When friend’s got word of Sam’s first trip to Jamaica, they insisted he make a stop to climb Dunn’s River Falls. Now I know many die hard Jamaica lovers out there will dismiss Dunn’s as too “touristy” and have a list of other places they recommend including Somerset Falls, YS Falls, Reach Falls and more. I […]

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Sam Visits Jamaica — Our Montego Bay Villa Vacation

Sam with Ms. Evan Vista del Mar Sunshine Villas Montego Bay Jamaica

As much as I love and in most cases prefer solo travel, it’s always nice to have a familiar face around, especially on longer trips.  I was lucky to have Sam, the homie from LA, come down for his first visit to Jamaica and our very first villa vacation experience. Here’s how it went down… […]

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