For anyone who has long been a fan of the man who is arguably the father of Reggae music, no trip to Jamaica would be complete without a tour of his museum. For just $20 US Dollars, Bob Marley fans can take the 1 ½ hour tour in Kingston, Jamaica. On display are his albums, [...]

Linguistically, Jamaica is a varied and interesting place. Several variations of ‘Jamaican’ are spoken there. Jamaican English is an amalgam of American and British English, with a strong preference towards American English, given the island’s proximity to America and its influence (cable TV, movies and popular music). Next, there’s the Rastafarian use of English. This [...]

9 Mile is a small village in St. Ann Parish, Jamaica. Both the birthplace and final resting place of Reggae legend Bob Marley, its a must see for any fan of his. Outside the areas the tourists tend to flock  Ocho Rios, Negril, and Montego Bay  most of Jamaica is poor. Indeed Jamaica is one [...]