Travel and Expat Articles about Jamaica - Expatify https://www.expatify.com Travel & Expat Lifestyle Magazine Thu, 15 Jun 2023 18:33:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.9 https://www.expatify.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/cropped-expatify-site-logo-32x32.png Travel and Expat Articles about Jamaica - Expatify https://www.expatify.com 32 32 Do some of us become expats because it’s like being a minor celebrity? https://www.expatify.com/advice/do-some-of-us-become-expats-because-its-like-being-a-minor-celebrity.html https://www.expatify.com/advice/do-some-of-us-become-expats-because-its-like-being-a-minor-celebrity.html#respond Mon, 17 Apr 2023 19:39:42 +0000 https://www.expatify.com/?p=9503 Obviously there are many expats who move abroad primarily for economic reasons, and there are those who move for a better climate or lifestyle. But there are also many expats who seem to be more comfortable or just happier living in a culture and country outside their own. I think I put myself into this […]

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]]> https://www.expatify.com/advice/do-some-of-us-become-expats-because-its-like-being-a-minor-celebrity.html/feed 0 Is moving to the Caribbean as wonderful as it seems? https://www.expatify.com/advice/is-moving-to-the-caribbean-as-wonderful-as-it-seems.html https://www.expatify.com/advice/is-moving-to-the-caribbean-as-wonderful-as-it-seems.html#respond Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:59:52 +0000 https://www.expatify.com/?p=8478 Especially as winter approaches, I know it’s an extremely common daydream to not only visit the Caribbean, but to actually move there. I’ve thought about it myself, even seriously, partly because I’m one of those new breed of location-independent people who can work anywhere. But I wonder, is it as nice as our daydreams make […]

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]]> https://www.expatify.com/advice/is-moving-to-the-caribbean-as-wonderful-as-it-seems.html/feed 0 All-inclusive vacation packages including air can be amazing deals https://www.expatify.com/saving-money/all-inclusive-vacation-packages-including-air-can-be-amazing-deals.html https://www.expatify.com/saving-money/all-inclusive-vacation-packages-including-air-can-be-amazing-deals.html#respond Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:08:58 +0000 http://www.cheap-flights.to/?p=589 This column is all about ways to save money when taking a vacation, and many regular readers have written in to ask why I haven’t discussed all-inclusive vacation packages and whether they are as good of deals as they seem. Well, here we go then, as I’ve done a lot of research in this area […]

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]]> https://www.expatify.com/saving-money/all-inclusive-vacation-packages-including-air-can-be-amazing-deals.html/feed 0 The Caribbean can be an excellent and cheap summer getaway https://www.expatify.com/travel-tips/the-caribbean-can-be-an-excellent-and-cheap-summer-getaway.html https://www.expatify.com/travel-tips/the-caribbean-can-be-an-excellent-and-cheap-summer-getaway.html#respond Mon, 16 May 2011 11:54:00 +0000 http://www.cheap-flights.to/?p=465 Obviously most people start to think about a vacation in the Caribbean only when the weather in their own area starts getting really cold and dreary. The problem with that is exactly that everyone else is thinking the same thing, so cheap flights are harder to find and hotels are at their peak prices during […]

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]]> https://www.expatify.com/travel-tips/the-caribbean-can-be-an-excellent-and-cheap-summer-getaway.html/feed 0 Monday Escape: Ochos Rios, Jamaica https://www.expatify.com/jamaica/monday-escape-ochos-rios-jamaica.html https://www.expatify.com/jamaica/monday-escape-ochos-rios-jamaica.html#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:27:43 +0000 https://www.expatify.com/?p=4042 In a tropical island known for its tourist destinations, Jamaica’s Ochos Rios is the cream of the crop. Enjoying Jamaica’s natural beauty is much of what Ochos Rios is about, but it’s a place to live in luxury too. Situated on the northeastern shore of Jamaica and commonly referred to as “Ochi” by the locals, […]

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]]> https://www.expatify.com/jamaica/monday-escape-ochos-rios-jamaica.html/feed 2 Learning Jamaican English: Jamaican Accents and Slang Words https://www.expatify.com/jamaica/learning-jamaican-english-jamaican-accents-and-slang-words.html https://www.expatify.com/jamaica/learning-jamaican-english-jamaican-accents-and-slang-words.html#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:57:11 +0000 https://www.expatify.com/?p=2855 Jamaican English was originally closer to British English than American English, such as in the spelling of words. However, due to globalization and the spread of American media, Jamaicans are using more Americanized English. This is more common among the younger generation. For instance, they will say “I don’t have” instead of British-esque “I haven’t […]

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]]> https://www.expatify.com/jamaica/learning-jamaican-english-jamaican-accents-and-slang-words.html/feed 2 Learning the Social and Business Customs of Jamaica https://www.expatify.com/jamaica/learning-the-social-and-business-customs-of-jamaica.html https://www.expatify.com/jamaica/learning-the-social-and-business-customs-of-jamaica.html#comments Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:02:09 +0000 https://www.expatify.com/?p=2279 Social Jamaicans consider their family as a close-knit unit of aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents. Families are close and support each other, financially and emotionally, as it is considered the most important group that one belongs to. Jamaicans often distrust authority. They put a lot of emphasis in trust, especially with their family and close […]

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]]> https://www.expatify.com/jamaica/learning-the-social-and-business-customs-of-jamaica.html/feed 1 The World’s Greatest Nude Beaches https://www.expatify.com/advice/the-worlds-greatest-nude-beaches.html https://www.expatify.com/advice/the-worlds-greatest-nude-beaches.html#respond Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:38:24 +0000 https://www.expatify.com/?p=1755 Here are some of the best international nude beaches. They are based on their natural beauty, and ability to feel comfortable bare. If you are a naturalist, or just love being bare, these are good countries to move! Red Beach, Crete, Greece This beach is located in Southern Crete, and is accessible via boat or […]

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