Horseback Riding in Jamaica
The History of the Horse in JamaicaIn 1493, Columbus brought on his second voyage, an animal that was to become one of the most significant contributors to the conquering of the New World, the horse. Spanish horses were regarded as particularly fine, with their noble heads, all-knowing eyes and high intelligence, 25 Andalusian horses were […]
Internet Cafes & Cyber Cafes in Jamaica
Below is a list of cyber Internet cafés in Jamaica. NEGRIL NAME: CYBER UPCITY: NegrilADDRESS: ON THE 7-MILE BEACH Negril Jamaica (Next to Alfred’s)PHONE: (876) 957-4731 FAX: (876) 957-9885EMAIL: [email protected] PAGE: http://irievibes.comHOURS: From 10 am to midnight.PRICES: J$100 for 20 minutes OCHO RIOS NAME: Jerkin’ @ Taj Internet CafeCITY: Ocho RiosADDRESS: Taj Mahal Centre, Ocho RiosPHONE: (876) 974-7438 HOME […]
Driving from Montego Bay to Negril One Town at a Time Part 2 – Driving in Jamaica
Last month we started in Mobay and only got as far as the edge of town. Our next stop is Reading. This is really one of those don’t blink you’ll miss it towns. The center of town is made up of a post office, a Roman Catholic Church, a private school and two small seaside […]
The Other Side of Tourism – Pt 16
Chapter XXIV – BOGUS PASSPORT? The driver loaded my luggage and drove me to Sangster Airport (Montego Bay) where I checked in my suitcase. While waiting to board the plane, I bought 3 bottles of white rum and a book of award winning Jamaican stories. I went upstairs to wait for the plane. I had […]
I Found My Wife In The Land Of The Sun
I am a Jamaican, presently living in New York. Prior to that I spent almost two years in London. The most simple but truthful statement I can make, having experienced a bit of overseas (‘farin’), is that…. THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME……”A wen mi check it out Lawd, nuh weh nuh betta dan yaad, […]
Driving from Montego Bay to Negril One Town at a Time Part 1 – Driving in Jamaica
Before we begin our drive to Negril, there are a few things I want to point out. The highway we are going to be traveling is, officially, “A1.” This highway actually runs between Kingston and Negril, the long way around. A few other names for this road is North Coast Highway which runs along the […]
Big up to all Yardies, nuff respect!
I was born in England to Jamaican parents but moved to America in 1981 and only started visiting Jamaica in the past four years. I just returned from my third visit there and because of my love for this country I am now planning to build a home on my families land in Ochi Rios […]
All Around Jamaica…Day 15 – March/April 2003
Day Fifteen, Wednesday (Treasure Beach – MoBay – US) The last day. The day we leave, not even the last full day. I always hate it but this year, it’s not so bad, we’ve had over 2 weeks and I feel I’ve gotten a good dose of Jamaica this time. I also miss my kids […]
All Around Jamaica…Day 14 – March/April 2003
Day Fourteen, Tuesday (Treasure Beach/Black River) We were supposed to get to Dennis at the fisherman’s beach at nine but we overslept a little. When we saw Dennis cruise by Mar Blue on his boat waving, we figured it was time to head over :). We walked over, hopped in his boat and headed out […]
All Around Jamaica…Day 13
Day Thirteen, Monday (Negril to Treasure Beach) We had a slow morning on the beach, eating at our own restaurant, packing here and there, getting in those last swims. When Sala and Dave came to pick up our friends, I was glad to see him, sad to see them go. We’d had a great week […]