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Jedd and Michelle with Jamaican host mom during Peace Corps
Caribbean | Jamaica | Travel Tips

What NOT to do in Jamaica

So you’re planning to go to Jamaica? That’s awesome. Many people ask what they should do in Jamaica. Sometimes what can be just as helpful is asking: “What should I NOT do?” when visiting another country. Jamaicans are a beautiful and lively people. Jamaica is the birthplace of Bob Marley, Reggae music, and the the…

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Do people celebrate Thanksgiving in Jamaica?

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…

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Jamaican Eats
Caribbean | Jamaica

Jamaican Eats: Must Try Food in Jamaica

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….

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Jamaican Culture Series: Jamaica 101 Video
Caribbean | Jamaica | Living Abroad

Jamaican Culture Series: Jamaica 101 Video

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…

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Life Lessons from 5 Jamaican Patwa Sayings
Caribbean | Jamaica | Living Abroad

Life Lessons from 5 Jamaican Sayings

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)…

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