Jamaican people take great pride in their history, and a lot of Jamaicans can tell you some, if not all of their national heroes.
I stayed in Montego Bay, and the main purpose of my trip was to visit the Bob Marley museum. After reading “Catch a Fire” I just had to see where the legend once rested his head. The tour guide was friendly and very well spoken. There’s an ital restaurant near the entrance, and the fish is seasoned to perfection.
I left there feeling like I actually knew the man! Aside from that there are many monuments with informational placards scattered around the island, and so after a few days you feel like a Jamaican yourself lol. As mentioned, there’s a very strong sense of pride in Jamaica, and I love that the people there are able to spew facts in their sing songy patois.
The food here is AMAZING! I visited Phuket the first week of March, 2018 with my two girlfriends and we were eating for about $5-$10 a Day (each)! The street food is awesome, and we stayed near Bangla road (Royal Paradise Hotel) which has a market specifically for street food.
Lots of fresh seafood, so if you’re a seafood lover like myself you’re in luck. You can get good food all hours of the day, as it seems they don’t have a strict breakfast, lunch, and dinner schedule as we do in the States.
Practice bargaining and make friends with locals on the beach. They’ll tell you what the prices of things really are, and show you all the good hangouts. Just like anywhere in the world, being black is sort of a spectacle. We had Chinese and Russian tourists bombard us with requests for pictures with/ of us, and we soon felt fetishized. We refused, and when they became persistent we’d say “300 Bhat ($10)” to their dismay. They still snuck pictures of us though, and it made us feel more “other” than even in the US.
Anyway, I never wanna eat pad Thai in America again!
For questions or advice, feel free to email me jalghali@gmail.com
The food here is AMAZING! I visited Phuket the first week of March, 2018 with my two girlfriends and we were eating for about $5-$10 a Day (each)! The street food is awesome, and we stayed near Bangla road (Royal Paradise Hotel) which has a market specifically for street food.
Lots of fresh seafood, so if you’re a seafood lover like myself you’re in luck. You can get good food all hours of the day, as it seems they don’t have a strict breakfast, lunch, and dinner schedule as we do in the States.
Practice bargaining and make friends with locals on the beach. They’ll tell you what the prices of things really are, and show you all the good hangouts. Just like anywhere in the world, being black is sort of a spectacle. We had Chinese and Russian tourists bombard us with requests for pictures with/ of us, and we soon felt fetishized. We refused, and when they became persistent we’d say “300 Bhat ($10)” to their dismay. They still snuck pictures of us though, and it made us feel more “other” than even in the US.
Anyway, I never wanna eat pad Thai in America again!
Freetown is for foodies, party animals, adventurers, and anyone outgoing. The city is always buzzing with excitement and at the same time filled with lackadaisical Freetonians who fondly believe in the phrase “take am easy, saful saful” (take it easy, gently, gently).
The people of Freetown, and Sierra Leone in general, are extremely friendly and naturally generous. Complete strangers will share with you, and there’s a strong sense of acceptance there. “We all na wan” (we are all one) is another popular phrase. Not to mention their one of the most religiously tolerant nations in the world.
It’s best to visit during the holiday season (November-January) for obvious reasons. There’s a little bit of something for everyone. I visited Bunce Island, one of the largest slave castles on the Gold Coast, on New Year’s Eve, and it changed my life. The land was dead silent, a sharp contrast from the lively city. The tour guides were professional and very informative, narrating the lives of our ancestors to the best of their ability. I’d recommend this to anyone looking for a detailed historical tour.
There is no nightlife in Freetown, but rather a continuous vibe of enjoyment. You can find a party (or at least a settlement with loud music and alcohol) at any hour of the day, no lie! If you’re looking for the club scene, there Quincy’s (formerly Paddies), Club 232, Warehouse, and a slew of others along the beach roads in the west. Not to mention numerous thriving clubs in the East like 2020.
When you’re looking for relaxation and beautiful views, there are over 15 beaches to choose from including the white, sandy No. 2 Beach, The popular Lumley, Lakka for seafood lovers, and Bureh for those looking to catch a wave.
There are sooo many fun things to do in Sierra Leone, and the bubbling personalities of its citizens make it the #1 travel destination for me - poverty and all. For questions or advice, feel free to email me at jalghali@gmail.com
Jamaican people take great pride in their history, and a lot of Jamaicans can tell you some, if not all of their national heroes. I stayed in Montego Bay, and the main purpose of my trip was to visit the Bob Marley museum. After reading “Catch a Fire” I just had to see where the legend once rested his head. The tour guide was friendly and very well spoken. There’s an ital restaurant near the entrance, and the fish is seasoned to perfection. I left there feeling like I actually knew the man! Aside from that there are many monuments with informational placards scattered around the island, and so after a few days you feel like a Jamaican yourself lol. As mentioned, there’s a very strong sense of pride in Jamaica, and I love that the people there are able to spew facts in their sing songy patois.
The food here is AMAZING! I visited Phuket the first week of March, 2018 with my two girlfriends and we were eating for about $5-$10 a Day (each)! The street food is awesome, and we stayed near Bangla road (Royal Paradise Hotel) which has a market specifically for street food. Lots of fresh seafood, so if you’re a seafood lover like myself you’re in luck. You can get good food all hours of the day, as it seems they don’t have a strict breakfast, lunch, and dinner schedule as we do in the States. Practice bargaining and make friends with locals on the beach. They’ll tell you what the prices of things really are, and show you all the good hangouts. Just like anywhere in the world, being black is sort of a spectacle. We had Chinese and Russian tourists bombard us with requests for pictures with/ of us, and we soon felt fetishized. We refused, and when they became persistent we’d say “300 Bhat ($10)” to their dismay. They still snuck pictures of us though, and it made us feel more “other” than even in the US. Anyway, I never wanna eat pad Thai in America again! For questions or advice, feel free to email me jalghali@gmail.com
The food here is AMAZING! I visited Phuket the first week of March, 2018 with my two girlfriends and we were eating for about $5-$10 a Day (each)! The street food is awesome, and we stayed near Bangla road (Royal Paradise Hotel) which has a market specifically for street food. Lots of fresh seafood, so if you’re a seafood lover like myself you’re in luck. You can get good food all hours of the day, as it seems they don’t have a strict breakfast, lunch, and dinner schedule as we do in the States. Practice bargaining and make friends with locals on the beach. They’ll tell you what the prices of things really are, and show you all the good hangouts. Just like anywhere in the world, being black is sort of a spectacle. We had Chinese and Russian tourists bombard us with requests for pictures with/ of us, and we soon felt fetishized. We refused, and when they became persistent we’d say “300 Bhat ($10)” to their dismay. They still snuck pictures of us though, and it made us feel more “other” than even in the US. Anyway, I never wanna eat pad Thai in America again!
Freetown is for foodies, party animals, adventurers, and anyone outgoing. The city is always buzzing with excitement and at the same time filled with lackadaisical Freetonians who fondly believe in the phrase “take am easy, saful saful” (take it easy, gently, gently). The people of Freetown, and Sierra Leone in general, are extremely friendly and naturally generous. Complete strangers will share with you, and there’s a strong sense of acceptance there. “We all na wan” (we are all one) is another popular phrase. Not to mention their one of the most religiously tolerant nations in the world. It’s best to visit during the holiday season (November-January) for obvious reasons. There’s a little bit of something for everyone. I visited Bunce Island, one of the largest slave castles on the Gold Coast, on New Year’s Eve, and it changed my life. The land was dead silent, a sharp contrast from the lively city. The tour guides were professional and very informative, narrating the lives of our ancestors to the best of their ability. I’d recommend this to anyone looking for a detailed historical tour. There is no nightlife in Freetown, but rather a continuous vibe of enjoyment. You can find a party (or at least a settlement with loud music and alcohol) at any hour of the day, no lie! If you’re looking for the club scene, there Quincy’s (formerly Paddies), Club 232, Warehouse, and a slew of others along the beach roads in the west. Not to mention numerous thriving clubs in the East like 2020. When you’re looking for relaxation and beautiful views, there are over 15 beaches to choose from including the white, sandy No. 2 Beach, The popular Lumley, Lakka for seafood lovers, and Bureh for those looking to catch a wave. There are sooo many fun things to do in Sierra Leone, and the bubbling personalities of its citizens make it the #1 travel destination for me - poverty and all. For questions or advice, feel free to email me at jalghali@gmail.com