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Travel stories and tips for Jamaica.

Tequila’s First Trip to Jamaica

I recently won a trip to Jamaica for the 2012 Jazz and Blues Festival and brought along the homie, Tequila. It was her first trip to Jamaica, but definitely won’t be her last. Here’s what she had to say… My first trip to Jamaica turned out to be an exhilirating experience for a sweet Georgia peach like […]

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And the Winner is…..

Jamaica Tourist Board Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival 2012

I’m a sucker for a travel contest, especially when the prize is a trip to Jamaica or another locale on my dream destination list. So you can imagine how excited I was once notified that I was the winner of a trip for 2 to the 2012 Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival courtesy of Zappos Couture […]

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February in Jamaica

fi wi sinting jamaica festival portland jamaica

I know January isn’t over yet and there’s still lots left to do and see, but I’ve been trying to get a head start on February plans; it will be here and gone before you know it. Things to do in February in Jamaica Well first February is Reggae Month, Black History Month and Bob Marley’s birth […]

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Travel Playlist: Specialist, Street Hustle

We’ve all had it happen to us. You hear a song and you’re OK, that was cool. And then you hear it again and again and soon find it stuck in your head all day and night. I know I’m late, but Street Hustle by Specialist is one of those songs and I can’t for the […]

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There’s No Sorry in Capoeira

To say I’m sore would be a huge understatement. From my legs up to the oddest points in my back are in pain. Even my wrists and left pointy finger hurt. The culprit? Capoeira I’ve been lucky enough to see capoeiristas honing their craft all over the world. Their powerful and fluid movements, hypnotic music and crisp […]

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