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Foods of Jamaica
Growing up in New York City, I’ve long been familiar with the foods that Jamaicans eat and prepare, but on my recent trip to Jamaica, I got to try the real-deal. Jamaicans have very flavorful foods, and many which are specific to their culture more than anywhere else. Below are some of the quintessential delicacies, […]
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Celebrating New Year’s in Padova (Padua), Italy
My Great Northern Italy Adventure continued a bit past my intended stay. I was scheduled to return home to New York City on the 30th of December, but then my train had an incident after I left my friends from Trieste; it turned out someone jumped onto the tracks in front of my train to […]
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Keep Calm and Carry-On
I’m a firm believer in never checking my bags when I fly. There are many reasons for this, relating to peace of mind, convenience, and saving money, and it all adds up to justify why checking luggage can be inimical and a pain in the ass. Here’s some of my arguments: It’s Just That Much […]
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Insight into Jamaican Culture and Views from the Locals
On a recent trip to Jamaica with my good friend, Joseph, I happened to learn more about the country’s culture in one night of drinking and smoking than I have learned with (mostly) sober weeks in other countries. Saturday night, Joseph and I planned on going out and checking the nightlife scene where we were […]
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“Step Aside” Jerk Chicken, Negril, Jamaica
Jerk Chicken at the famous Step Aside Grill in Negril, Jamaica.