Written from the island, not about it
Why TripTipsJa exists, and what makes it different from the average travel blog.
Most sites about Jamaica are written by people who visited once, for a week, staying inside a resort. TripTipsJa is written by someone who actually lives here — which means the food recommendations are places locals go, the beaches are the ones without entrance fees, and the culture coverage isn’t limited to what shows up in a taxi driver’s canned tour script.
What you’ll find here
Four ongoing threads: Culture, for the traditions and history that shape the island beyond the postcard version. Food, for the stands, kitchens, and dishes worth going out of your way for. Places, for the beaches, hikes, and towns that don’t show up in the top-10 lists. And Life, for what an ordinary day actually looks like here — markets, transport, weather, and everything in between.
Who this is for
Travelers planning a trip who want more than a checklist. Members of the Jamaican diaspora looking for a real connection to home. And anyone curious about the island who’s tired of content written by people who’ve never actually been.
Get in touch
Have a place, dish, or story TripTipsJa should cover? Reach out through the newsletter signup on the homepage, or find us on social — links are in the footer.