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Jamaica Travel Podcast with Andre Campbell

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Recorded in JamaicaAbout JamaicaEnglishSociety & CulturePlaces & TravelDocumentaryEducation
Jamaica Travel Podcast is a series about travelling the island as a resident would: settling into a place, learning its rhythms, then moving to somewhere connected to it. The terrain is mostly mountains with a narrow coastal plain, so routes between Kingston, the interior and the shore matter as much as the destinations. Over the series, he covers Kingston and the Blue Mountains, then moves to Port Esquivel on the south coast and inland to Cockpit Country. He also spends time in Montego Bay, but not only around the tourist strip. Each place is treated as a working landscape of towns, harbours, roads and parishes. The show unfolds over months rather than a single trip. He returns to places as the dry season gives way to rain, and again as the heat moves from the coast into the cooler interior. Gradually, the episodes build an account of Jamaica that comes from repetition, patience and ordinary encounters. Andre Campbell lives in Jamaica and stays for two years, moving between cities, coastlines and smaller towns on a route that follows the seasons. Not a week-long visit — Andre is there in every kind of weather, working out where to eat on an ordinary Tuesday, which train to take, what a festival actually feels like from the pavement. A new episode arrives every day. Each one is short and specific: one neighbourhood, one journey, one meal, one museum worth the detour — with the practical detail that matters. What it costs. When it closes. Whether the queue is worth it. What to do when it rains. Every episode carries a full transcript and chapter markers. ☕ Enjoying the show? These episodes are free and stay that way because listeners chip in — if a coffee's worth it, support the journey: buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Part of Paris2Tokyo — one show for each of the world's hundred most-visited countries. Made for travelers, wherever you are going next. #Jamaica #JamaicaTravel #Caribbean #Kingston #TravelPodcast #Travel #Paris2Tokyo https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/jamaica/

Episodes

  1. Falmouth Market Rhythms and Georgian Grid

    Day three in Falmouth. Andre navigates the Water Square market, tackles the practicalities of SIM cards and banking, and reflects on the town's living history before planning a tri…

    S1 E3910:47
  2. Falmouth Georgian Grid and Market Day Rhythms

    Andre settles into the historic heart of Falmouth, exploring the Georgian architecture, navigating the Water Square market, and breaking down the real costs of living in Trelawny's…

    S1 E3810:33
  3. Falmouth Move-In Day: Georgian Streets and New Rents

    Andre moves from Ocho Rios to Falmouth on the A1 highway, settling into a new flat in Trelawny. He explores the historic Water Square, checks out local food prices, and reflects on…

    S1 E3710:14
  4. Ocho Rios Last Day: Blue Hole Swim and Town Reflections

    On my final full day in Ocho Rios, I escape the resort crowds for a swim at the Blue Hole, navigate the local banking system, and reflect on what it truly costs to live in this tou…

    S1 E3609:56
  5. Last Day in Ocho Rios, Blue Hole and Bonfire

    Andre’s final full day in Ocho Rios before heading inland. He explores the quieter Blue Hole swim spot, navigates the cruise-ship economy at Main Street, and ends the summer leg wi…

    S1 E3508:30
  6. Ocho Rios Cruise Days and Craft Market Haggling

    Andre navigates the peak summer heat in Ocho Rios, exploring the cruise-ship economy at the craft market, finding shade in Fern Gully, and reflecting on the resilience of a town bu…

    S1 E3411:36
  7. Ocho Rios School Fire Resilience and Summer Heat

    Andre reflects on the resilience of Ocho Rios following a school fire, explores Fern Gully and Konoko Falls, and discusses the practicalities of living in a resort town during peak…

    S1 E3309:52
  8. Ocho Rios Morning Mist and Market Haggling

    Andre navigates the post-Independence lull in Ocho Rios, starting with a quiet walk through Fern Gully before tackling the cruise-ship crowds at the craft market. He breaks down th…

    S1 E3210:36
  9. Ocho Rios School Fire and Local Resilience

    Andre spends his Monday in Ocho Rios observing the aftermath of the Ocho Rios Primary School fire, explores local spots like the craft market and Miss T's Kitchen, and reflects on…

    S1 E3109:09
  10. Ocho Rios Heat, School Runs, and Bonfire Nights

    Andre spends a hot Sunday in Ocho Rios: the last of the summer bonfire series, a route taxi to a school supply run, and a quiet evening at the Jerk Centre. Plus practical costs and…

    S1 E3008:23
  11. Ochi's Cruise Ship Days and the Real Town

    Andre rides out a cruise-ship day in Ocho Rios, watching the craft market and tour guides in motion, then finds the quieter local rhythm at the Jerk Centre and on the beach after d…

    S1 E2909:07
  12. Ocho Rios: Falls, Crowds, and Real Life

    Andre arrives in Ocho Rios, trading Port Antonio's quiet for the tourist bustle of Dunn's River Falls, Mystic Mountain, and the cruise-ship economy. He explores the town's district…

    S1 E2811:44
  13. Coconuts, Bypass Dust, and Leaving Port Antonio

    On his last full day in Port Antonio, Andre takes a final walk through the working harbour, savours one last jerk meal at Boston Bay, and reflects on the town's changing face — the…

    S1 E2709:00
  14. Rain, Bypass Dust and a Coconut in Port Antonio

    Andre spends his last full day in Port Antonio chasing rain shadows, checking on the bypass survey crews, and eating his way through the town. He reflects on the week, prices a roo…

    S1 E2610:52
  15. Navy Island and the Errol Flynn Legend

    Andre takes a boat to Navy Island, exploring Errol Flynn's old hideaway and the working harbour of Port Antonio. He reflects on the town's past and future, and gets practical about…

    S1 E2508:56
  16. The Bypass Dust and a Quiet Monday

    Andre spends his final Monday in Port Antonio, watching the working harbour and the bypass surveys, and reflects on the town's future. He gets a SIM card, eats at a local spot, and…

    S1 E2409:01
  17. The Bypass Dust and Portland's Future

    Andre spends his final Sunday in Port Antonio watching the working harbour, eating jerk at Boston Bay, and reflecting on the town's changing character. He thinks about the bypass c…

    S1 E2311:13
  18. Port Antonio's Bypass Dust and Boston Bay Jerk

    Andre spends a day in Port Antonio's working heart, dodging bypass dust, savoring Boston Bay jerk, and diving into the town's maritime soul. He also gets practical about SIM cards…

    S1 E2208:43
  19. Port Antonio's Working Heart and the Bypass Dust

    Andre spends a day in Port Antonio's working harbour, talks to locals about the bypass construction and the town's changing face, and reflects on the cost of living, the banana tra…

    S1 E2108:38
  20. The Working Harbour and a Taste of History

    Andre spends a day in Port Antonio watching the banana boats at the working harbour, exploring the Folly Ruins and its lighthouse, and digging into the town's maritime history. He…

    S1 E2009:48
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