Discover The
Jamaica I Know and Love!
Hi, I'm Wellesley.
Well, I started this website in 2007, purely from my love and deep passion for my country. Since then, it has grown exponentially, providing loads of helpful information about almost everything Jamaican — from travel and vacation planning to food, culture, medicinal herbs, history and everyday Jamaican life.
We have already helped hundreds of thousands of people in their information search, and rest assured, we will help YOU too.
What Would You Like to Discover?
From beautiful places and practical travel advice to Jamaican food, culture, herbs and history — explore the many sides of Jamaica.
Fresh From My Island Jamaica
I'm always adding something new — practical travel advice, Jamaican history, food, culture, herbs and interesting stories from many sides of Jamaica.
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Patois Phrases in Jamaica | What Jamaicans Really Say
Oct 23, 26 11:14 PM
Learn common patois phrases in Jamaica, what they really mean and when to use them, from greetings and food to everyday Jamaican expressions. -
Packing List for Jamaica | What to Bring & What to Leave Home
Oct 23, 26 12:48 AM
Use this packing list for Jamaica to know what clothes, shoes, documents, beach gear and essentials to bring -and what you can safely leave at home. -
Travel Budget Planner for Jamaica: How Much Will Your Trip Cost?
Oct 21, 26 04:13 PM
Use this travel budget planner for Jamaica to estimate flights, hotels, food, transport, attractions and spending money for your vacation.
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About The Author
A patriotic Jamaican who adores its culture, Wellesley has been using this medium to share what he calls 'the uniqueness of Jamaica with the world' since April 2007.
To date, he serves over 9,300 unique readers / viewers per day (and over 1.1millon page views monthly)
His efforts have earned this site featured positions in local publications, including the Jamaica Gleaner's Hospitality Jamaica, Carlong Publishers, as well as recognition from numerous prestigious international agencies and universities. Read more about him here.
He invites you to explore his books and subscribe to this site to stay updated on all the latest here on site.
You are also welcome to check out his unique Jamaican products on his e-store.
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