As a tourist I usually have to discover things by trial and error and honest taxi prices are no exception. In my experience when they see white skin they see dollar signs and think we have no clue what’s going on. I make it a point to ask a Jamaican what a certain ride should cost me BEFORE taking a taxi somewhere. That way I am prepared when the driver tries to drop a bomb and double the price. Kingston is a new place for me and I had no idea what taxi routes should cost so I indeed asked...
Dr Bell Has the Prescription Any time I find a great driver in Jamaica I feel the need to help them out by promoting their services on this site. I’ve been to Jamaica enough times to know it’s not easy finding an honest and fair driver who knows that if they treat me right the first time I’ll keep calling them back. I found “Dr Bell” in Ocho Rios one day while looking for a ride to a Plantation. There are so many drivers to choose from all over Ochi but he quoted...
Okay this is no joke! People ride in truck backs in the most UNSAFE ways in Jamaica! I often get stuck behind or end up passing vehicles like these on the roads and marvel at how they put their lives in the hands of fate. I followed these guys for quite a ways between Ochi and Montego Bay. Once we got stuck behind them at the red light they realized I was taking pictures and started waving. This next one had me in complete awe. I couldn’t believe this because we were driving about 130...
I met Damian through a close friend who used to live in Jamaica, and he’s been absolutely reliable transportation for me ever since. The first time we met, my airport transfer from Montego Bay was arranged through this friend and it was Damian who picked us up. The first thing I noticed was his really nice ride, a brand new Honda…looks like a cross between a car and a van. Tons of space inside for 4 passengers and plenty of baggage in the back. Me & Damian at Ultimate Jerk centre. Damian...
We have a winner, by most votes, for the JAMAICA TRANSPORTATION photo contest! This submission was entered by E-Jam Jobs – Yvonne Russell. Yvonne Russell is the person behind E-JAM JOBS and the winner of this month’s photo contest; photography is her passion. “Jamaica is a photographer’s dream – a tropical paradise. I am humbled by the simplicity and innocence of the country lifestyle; marveled by the attractive backdrop of our lush mountains; the rivers, sunsets, sunrises,...
I absolutely HAD to post this video we took a couple weeks ago. We were coming down a winding mountain road from Claremont to St Ann’s Bay when we came upon this dude riding his bike down. Wondering if he missed the memo on bike safety, helmets, speed kills, etc? If you look at the trees on the side you can see how FAST we’re moving and he was in the lead LOL!! Going down looks great but I can’t imagine coming back up. WICKED!!! I love Jamaicans!!! **Video courtesy of E. Cooper...
The Truth about Roads in Jamaica First of all this post is meant to be hilarious, and if you’ve ever been in a car in Jamaica you’ll laugh and relate. I’m not gonna lie to those of you who haven’t been to Jamaica yet…..the driving there is NOT for the faint hearted! You might wanna buckle up just to read this post LOL. EVERYONE in Jamaica is training for Nascar!!! Pair that with the fact that some of the potholes on the roads resemble craters in the moon and you...
