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4 Similar Jamaican and Swiss Christmas Traditions

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Living in Switzerland certainly comes with its share of culture shock for any Jamaican. When it rolls around to the winter season those differences are even more obvious (which Jamaican…

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6 Jamaican Christmas Traditions You Should Know About

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It’s the Christmas season and everyone is excited to celebrate! But, how do Jamaicans celebrate Christmas? You might wonder. Are there any special Jamaican Christmas traditions? You’d be correct if…

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11 Tips for Europeans Travelling to Jamaica (with connecting flights through America)

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Let me start by saying what needs to be said: Flying through America can be a nightmarish experience.  If you’re flying to Jamaica from Europe, you’ll likely be passing through…

10 Traditional Jamaican Christmas Food and Drinks

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Ever wondered what a typical Jamaican Christmas menu is like? Well you’re in the right spot! Try out some of these Jamaican Christmas recipes to add a bit of Caribbean…

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A First-Timer’s Experience in the Greek Islands: Mykonos, Greece

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Do you know how many Greek islands there are? 6,000 Yeah, that’s quite a lot! Luckily (or unluckily) for us, only 227 are habitable so it surely cuts down our…

A Day In the Medieval Fairy-Tale Town of Colmar, France

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The Medieval Fairy-Tale Town of Colmar Exploring France’s medieval fairy-tale town of Colmar immediately transports you smack dab in the middle of Europe’s middle ages. No, seriously, you’ll feel like…