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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/

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  1. Black River Crocodiles and Heritage Streets

    Day two in Black River: navigating the Lower Morass for crocodiles, exploring Georgian heritage streets, and tasting Middle Quarters pepper shrimp while reflecting on post-hurrican…

    S2 E2210:55
  2. Black River Move: Crocodiles, Heritage and Heavy Rain

    I’ve finally left the drought-dusty south coast for Black River in St Elizabeth. Today is about settling into a new parish capital, navigating the post-hurricane rebuilding, and he…

    S2 E2110:17
  3. Treasure Beach Last Day: Drought, Pelican Bar and Community Resilience

    Andre spends his final full day in Treasure Beach, reflecting on the severe drought, visiting Floyd's Pelican Bar one last time, and discussing the economic realities and community…

    S2 E2010:21
  4. Final Days in Treasure Beach: Pelican Bar and Community Resilience

    Andre spends his last full day in Treasure Beach, navigating the severe drought, visiting Floyd's Pelican Bar by boat, and reflecting on community resilience and local costs. ☕ En…

    S2 E1909:47
  5. Treasure Beach drought dust and Pelican Bar

    Andre explores the parched south coast, visits Floyd's Pelican Bar during a severe drought, and discusses water rationing, local costs, and community resilience in St Elizabeth. ☕…

    S2 E1809:34
  6. Treasure Beach drought dust and Pelican Bar

    Andre explores the parched south coast of St Elizabeth, visits Floyd's Pelican Bar, discusses water rationing, and reflects on community resilience. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep…

    S2 E1709:06
  7. Treasure Beach drought dust and community resilience

    Andre navigates the parched south coast of Saint Elizabeth, sorting SIM cards and internet setup while reflecting on the resilience of Treasure Beach after Hurricane Melissa. ☕ En…

    S2 E1609:12
  8. Drought dust and community resilience in Treasure Beach

    Day three on the south coast reveals a parched landscape where water is rationed but community spirit runs deep. Andre explores local eateries, discusses the reality of living thro…

    S2 E1510:12
  9. Treasure Beach drought, water trucks and south coast rhythm

    Andre settles into Treasure Beach for day two, navigating the paradox of a parched south coast in hurricane season. He explores the quiet coves, discusses the reality of water rati…

    S2 E1410:17
  10. South Coast arrival and drought reality

    Andre drives from Christiana to Treasure Beach, navigating the heat and dust of St Elizabeth's drought while settling into the south coast rhythm. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep e…

    S2 E1310:24
  11. Last Morning in Christiana: Caves, Coffee and Departure

    On my final full day in Christiana, I navigate the morning rush of back-to-school traffic, sort out a Flow SIM card for the road ahead, and enjoy a quiet breakfast at EITS Cafe bef…

    S2 E1211:16
  12. Last Day in Christiana: Caves and Market Farewell

    On my final full day in Christiana, I navigate the September rain to explore the Gourie Caves, say goodbye to the highland market, and reflect on life in the Cockpit Country before…

    S2 E1110:16
  13. Struan Castle Tax Office and Cobbla History

    Andre navigates the new Struan Castle Tax Office for residency paperwork, explores the historic Cobbla Youth Centre, and reflects on the resilience of highland life in Christiana.…

    S2 E1010:01
  14. Cockpit Country Drives and Cobbla History

    Day five in Christiana involves a drive through the Cockpit Country to Albert Town, a visit to the Norman Manley-founded youth centre in Cobbla, and settling into the rhythm of hig…

    S2 E911:41
  15. Christiana Rain, Market Rhythms and Highland Life

    Day four in Christiana: navigating the September downpours, visiting the local market for ground provisions, and sorting out the new Tax Office at Struan Castle. A look at living i…

    S2 E812:03
  16. Christiana Market, Rain Showers and Highland Life

    Day three in Christiana: navigating the wet season from the Cockpit Country highlands, exploring the massive agricultural market, and sorting out local logistics like banking and t…

    S2 E709:19
  17. Christiana Market Rhythms and Highland Cool

    Andre settles into the cool air of Christiana, Manchester Parish. He explores the town’s agricultural heartbeat at the local market, discusses the practicalities of living inland d…

    S2 E610:20
  18. Moving to Christiana: Cockpit Country and Cool Air

    Andre drives from Falmouth through the Cockpit Country to his new base in Christiana, Manchester. We explore the cool highlands, the yam market, and the practicalities of living in…

    S2 E510:21
  19. Falmouth Last Morning: Georgian Streets and Market Rhythms

    On my final full day in Falmouth, I walk the historic Georgian grid one last time before moving on. We visit Water Square for local breakfast, reflect on the cost of living in Trel…

    S2 E409:14
  20. Falmouth Last Day: Martha Brae and Good Hope

    Andre spends his final full day in Falmouth before moving on, rafting the Martha Brae river, visiting Good Hope Estate’s pottery studio, and reflecting on Trelawny’s sugar history…

    S2 E311:19
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