Here’s our Intentional Travelers collection of blog posts on transformational travel experiences, travel tips and guides for trips in the Caribbean.
If you’re visiting Jamaica in the Fall, or simply curious about Jamaican holidays and culture, you might be wondering: Do they celebrate Thanksgiving in Jamaica? Since we lived for two years in rural Jamaica and received a very thorough cultural training in Jamaica from Peace Corps, we thought we’d include this topic in our Jamaican…
If you’re planning to travel to Jamaica for vacation, you might be wondering when is the best time to visit Jamaica. In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about Jamaica’s weather, tourism seasons, and annual events to help you plan the best trip possible. Jamaica is a Caribbean island very close to…
We put together this list of must-try foods in Jamaica to help travelers experience the culture through typical Jamaican dishes. We also share some reflections on what we’ve learned about Jamaican food culture and traditions. Enjoy! This post originally appeared on our personal blog while we were serving with Peace Corps in Jamaica in 2014….
This post originally appeared on our personal blog while we were still in Peace Corps. It has been revived here as part of our Jamaican culture series. Home stays are not unique to Peace Corps. They are an integral part of many transformative, cross-cultural programs around the world. Sharing life with another family, being welcomed…
The following letter was written by a friend of ours in Peace Corps while wrapping up her volunteer service in Jamaica. She actually lived in the same town and had the same host family as us, after we completed our term of service there. Her reflections on living and working abroad for two years, with…
We believe it’s important to understand a culture before visiting for the first time. This is what intentional travel is all about! If you’ve been following our blog, you’ve probably picked up on the fact that we served with Peace Corps in Jamaica. It had a major impact on our lives. Though we lived in…
This post originally appeared on our personal blog while we were still in Peace Corps. It has been revived here as part of our Jamaican culture series. April 3, 2014: Earlier this month Michelle and I had the honor and privilege of welcoming the newest group of Peace Corps volunteers (group #85; we are 83)…
When we lived in Jamaica as Peace Corps Volunteers, it was nice to have a place where we could relax and recharge. Though clear across the island from where we lived, Galina Breeze Hotel became our oasis. If you’re traveling in northern Jamaica and looking to get a little off the beaten path, we hope to…
Just seven months ago, we were living in Jamaica as Peace Corps Volunteers. Now, we’re back for a three week visit and free to follow our own agenda. For our first week, we completed a little road trip to visit friends (and “family”) around the island, ending with a stop in Negril for the annual Reggae Marathon. Reggae…
Remembering Haiti 5 Years After the Earthquake Haiti’s magnitude 7.0 earthquake of Jan. 12, 2010, left 220,000 people dead, 300,000 injured and rubble nearly everywhere. (NPR.org) In the summer of 2009, Jedd and I had the opportunity to travel to Northern Haiti for the first time on a vision trip with Haiti Foundation of Hope. Being Jedd’s…