Author: Kristi
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My First Kidnapping in Jamaica
Not because I like to blog in the chronological order that things happen but this whole kidnapping story all happened within my first 24 hours on the island last month. It’s an awesome story and it’s the first significant thing that happened last trip. I feel like I swooped in at the right time and…
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Moving to Negril, Jamaica – A Success Story
Everyone always wants to know how people move to Jamaica, manage to stay long term and survive. This is another post in what I hope becomes a bigger category of success stories. I virtually met (through this blog) and have been chatting with a woman named Sarah for quite some time now. When she saw…
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Tranquility Bay, Jamaica – Hell In Paradise?
This post is unlike all the other stories I’ve written about Jamaica in the nine year existence of this blog. As much as it intrigues me it also brings a very ill feeling to my stomach for many reasons. You know when you see or hear things that just send chills through you? This…
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The Legacy of Bob Marley
Over all these years I haven’t really delved into Bob Marley much on this blog. I just figured the world knows who he is and that was that. But I watched an episode of “Celebrity Legacies” last night and Bob Marley was the focus. It was fascinating!  For example, did you know that it…
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Ashton Great House in St Elizabeth, Jamaica
Everyone loves a Great House with a cool history behind it. Unfortunately it’s nearly impossible to find information on this one since it closed to the public within the last two years, and since closing it appears its website has been taken down. Not even the Jamaica Tourist Board website has any worthwhile information. Ashton…
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Cloggy’s on the Beach
No, this post doesn’t have anything to do with wearing wooden shoes on the beach. But warm up your vocal pipes and show up hungry! Nowhere on the island have I seen more karaoke than on the south coast of Jamaica, particularly in the Black River area. But if you want karaoke with a…
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Bloggers and Hostels in Jamaica
You know I always rave about meeting the coolest people in Jamaica right? Well they aren’t always Jamaican – I’ve also met some of the most awesome people from all over the world because of the island and this blog. I spent part of my last trip in Runaway Bay reviewing some places to stay…
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Photobombs – Jamaican Style
Have you ever been photobombed by an inanimate object that doesn’t even move…..FOUR TIMES? This is such a random post only because I have these four photos that I don’t know what to do with. I didn’t completely realize the hilarity of them until long after I got home and scrolled through my trip…
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South Shore Guest House – Black River, Jamaica
This is the last of my accommodation reviews from my last trip and it’s a mixed one so please read on to find out the pros and cons of South Shore guest house near Black River, Jamaica. South Shore guest house is one of a few quaint little spots along Crane Road, just outside…