50 Essential JAMAICA TRAVEL Tips | WATCH BEFORE YOU GO!!! (Part 2/2)

[@mixreid6784]

Irina, as a natural born Jamaican man, I am convinced you were a Jamaican in your past life.🇯🇲🇯🇲. Your spirit is that of a Jamaican it shows in all of your videos. You said in your first video that you searched the world for a country to move to. You decided on Jamaica. As far as I'm concerned it was Jamaica that called you back home. Welcomed back home my Jamaican SISTA 🇯🇲🇯🇲😎

[@trevorsteer7331]

I agree

[@silkshakes]

Awe, this is so lovely

[@mixreid6784]

@@silkshakes 🙏

[@jahnamejah7539]

Mix reid I definitely agree she is a gem😊🙂😄👍💜🔥🔥💥⭐🌠🌠

[@mixreid6784]

@@jahnamejah7539 she sure is😎

[@altheawilson2088]

I am a Jamaican living abroad, you are the best source of information for me about Jamaica. Thank you

[@blacktargaryen5142]

Yes. She's very knowledgeable about the likkle island😀

[@patriciabarnes7034]

Irina sure is the go to channel, for all things Jamaica. She is brilliant.

[@trevorsteer7331]

Is it just me, or does anyone else ENJOY reading the AWESOME Comments, almost as much as I enjoy watching Irina's VLOGS. I repeat watch quite a few of the VLOGs (because I love them so much), but sometimes I go to them just to read NEW Comments. Big Up and Nuff Respect to all you Supporters of this Channel and your VERY AWESOME Comments. That's why I get annoyed (and have to "tek on" those Naysayers who make negative remarks).

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you, Trevor! You're giving so much support to this channel, to the work I love doing! 😊 And yes, I love reading comments as well! Thank you! 🥰

[@trevorsteer7331]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE , need a "LOVE" button instead of just "Thumbs Up"...You are welcome. You will have my support as long as you do this. Thanks again for the awesome information about Jamaica; it is greatly appreciated

[@Tadrian4084]

I just can’t get enough of your channel. you blow my mind everything I watch. I have learned so much from you about my country more than I learned in school.

[@trevorsteer7331]

Such a GREAT explanation about Weed / Ganja. I have lost count of how many times it was "assumed" that I smoke it as a Jamaican living in America; and most believe I am "lying" when I said that I don't, and never have. But I also get many of my weed smoking American Friends "thinking" that it was easily obtained when they travel to Jamaica (before the Law was established in 2015).

[@munch709NL]

🙏🏽👊🏽 Happy Sunday Irina, from Newfoundland, Canada. 🇨🇦🇯🇲

[@gdonson4440]

True, most Jamaicans don’t smoke weed, or can swim

[@mr.nobody4529]

Same here neva smoke weed or know how fi swim

[@jahblessds2409]

"Street food is great". Yes it is. I will take a grilled fish and breadfruit please. Thank you.

[@liliagalchyshyn8412]

Hi Irene....I cant wait to see you in Jamaica. I hope in this summer. You are unbelievable Woman who energized the world of Love Beauty and Happiness. Salute from Canada my Ukrainian friend 🌹🌹🌹❤❤❤

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you so much, Lilia! I hope to see you too :)))

[@liliagalchyshyn8412]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE I'm thinking about you and your beautiful heart every day...I really hope you will coming to Canada to meat my family and much more🌹my dear Irene 🌹

[@paulb4877]

No Rabies and been able to drink the tap water, no wonder us British love Jamaica. Great video, love your channel. A big 👍from the UK.

[@patriciabarnes7034]

Paul Berrisford... You wouldn't know how frustrating it has been, stuck under lockdown here. Normally I'd be off from around September/Oct, not returning until about now. This year so far, who knows when normality will return to the UK? Missing my yearly trip to Ja, badly. 😔

[@wodenoftheangles3339]

@@patriciabarnes7034 From next year I'm gonna start spending the winter in the Caribbean I think!

[@mr.nobody4529]

@@wodenoftheangles3339 as a Jamaican who as been studying a little bit about germanic cultures I must ask is that Odin/Wodanaz I see in your pfp?

[@wodenoftheangles3339]

@@mr.nobody4529 Yes, Woden. :-)

[@trevorsteer7331]

Irina, you said "yea man" very well when you were explaining how it comes out naturally when you are talking to other Jamaicans; not when you were "mimicking" Tourists though, which was the point....LOVE it. LOL... Just my observation

[@yoyoyo479]

6:21 Jamaica my sort of place , 3.50 fine for herb smoke in public but 70£ fine for tobacco 🤣😂🤣😂😂

[@maxbiddulph3286]

This was unbelievably helpful thank you

[@eastonhill7487]

Your Tom and Jerry reference cracked me up. That was my favorite show growing up. Every now and again, I get a flashback nightmare of using the bathroom in the woods in Jamaica at 10 years old and a lizard crawled into my pants. I pulled it up and as you can imagine, all hell broke loose. I’m still traumatized 38 years later. Hated lizards after that 😀

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

awww, yeah, I know a lot of people freak out because of lizards! They do tend to crawl into everything!

[@mr.nobody4529]

Neither me or my family aren't really afraid of lizards but if see a fahty leg or cockroach we're gonna kill without hesitation

[@glencampbell6217]

Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK .I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL.GOD BLESS YOU ALL🙏///............................

[@tesfaparis556]

London blessings

[@craiggarrickfr4fgz877]

Nice one Irena

[@a2zmustafa]

Your videos are always delightful to watch. Learning more about Jamaica by the day

[@iamisaidi]

Another informative gem.

[@taurusmantv8813]

Big up yourself Irina, yes maybe about 90%of jamaicans does not smoke neither weed nor cigarettes.

[@tpryce1754]

Your are the best Irena-Jamaican in Canada.

[@curioustravella9023]

"Humans are not the only ones who likes it nice and warm" long live the bugs, classic

[@greensocket]

Irina at her best! Love the way you deliver your content! I hope your hard work pays of big time one day! You and your family deserve best for everything you went through in your country and everything you do for people! Love you girl keep this amazing work!

[@natoyadalton7121]

Good job Irina

[@jasongilmore3285]

You're information is always well researched and very informative. Thanks for mostly focusing on the positive side of Jamaica

[@donnaellington5055]

Exactly, because if you watch some of these Vloggers you will think there is nothing good or great going on in Jamaica.

[@patriciathompson1532]

Another hit👍

[@eileenwatt8283]

True and alot of Jamaican women do not drink alcohol either.

[@trevorsteer7331]

And yet another AWESOME VLOG. Can't get enough of these.

[@winstoncaarons4657]

True revelations!

[@shellywilks883]

Happy Sunday Irina, Bless Up Sista👍😘

[@foreverstudent3543]

Hi Irena I’m a Jamaican living abroad and you are making me want to come back to Jamaica. You know way more about Jamaica than I do now and I was born and raised there. LOL! Happy 60th Independence to Jamaicans every where whether you were born there or not.

[@leosatchell9478]

On point content once again, The Smoke shops in Jamaica brings another economic driver for the Island and gives Tourists another legitimate option. 🇯🇲

[@Tadrian4084]

I didn’t know you were allowed to grow 5 weed plants at your house and I didn’t know that the Rastafarian could grow any amount of weed. Wooow

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

yep, It's the law that came through in 2015

[@Laederon]

That's what I was waitin for, thank you Irie

[@hutchinsonjohnson2909]

Hi Irina what up good morning to and family

[@QuestionEverything-qp6kw]

As usual, very informative and appreciated. Thank you ☺️

[@retracian]

Yes we do eat the infused brownies. But it's an up and coming method of weed consumption. More popular among the young middle class

[@pgpratt9007]

Cool! I am surprise to learn that only about 9.9% smoke weed. Thanks for another informative video

[@3bints215]

Your videos are always very informative. I appreciate the details you provide that many other airbnb hosts or hotels don't mention. For instance, I had to learn on my own that the geckos /lizards are "family" 😂 Keep up the good work...I love your videos!

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

TOP 50 JAMAICA TRAVEL TIPS FULL LIST Part 1: questions 1 to 27 watch here:
 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJuVi5SHppqLbpo 00:58 GANJA LAWS FAQ 28. decriminalized in Jamaica from 2015 29. legal for spiritual and medical purposes 30. there are herb houses in Jamaica 31. only 9.9% of Jamaicans smoke cannabis 32. don't get offended if people offer ganja in the street 33. edibles are not popular in Jamaica 34. smoking in public places is prohibited 06:50 INSECTS 35. red dots are not from bed bugs, but from sand flea 36. how to cope with mosquitoes 37. how to cope with ants 38. be aware of other insects 39. geckos eat mosquitoes and cockroaches 10:58 IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW 40. English is the official language, but there is also patois. 41. you cannot bring your pet to Jamaica 42. tap water is safe to drink 43. street food is great and safe to eat 44. buy authentic Jamaican souvenirs 45. Jamaica has good internet 46. get roaming or buy local sim card 47. turn off electricity when not inside 48. don't need to book restaurants in advance 49. tours can be booked one day in advance 50. watch top 100 things to do in Jamaica

[@daniellipo3658]

wow, nice to meet you IRINA, here, your videos are helpful for me in this time, thank you very much for your time too..i am interested in watching more about this country in your canal Saludos desde Argentina

[@danielbuchanan3270]

the teenagers are doing their brownies in some places and other treats...and some of the herb stores (I think mainly Kingston side if i recall sell them in treats too) lol the first time i saw a flying roach i was like O.o and frightened...there are some that for some reason that if you don't clean your building good they are there and others will only stay outside in the open and blended with the surrounding like rocks which you even more hardly see (like different breeds) there is also sparkling cran wata when looking for Jamaican craft i always look to see if i can find the makers...ik like in St. Elizabeth there are number of persons who do craft locally...some people do straw products, others tin, others wood...etc. ...one person that has created a company that company name is callaloo down by Treasure Beach...there is also a website to help find some Jamaican made goods and this is it shoppinginja.com/#/

[@kevonrose4455]

Every time I watch one of Irina's videos I learn a thing or few.

[@trevorsteer7331]

Irina, on my 2nd watch of this video (yep...already...lol), I noticed you said "adda" instead of "other" around the 13:33 mark of this video. Live in Jamaica long enough, and you can't avoid Jamaican way of speaking becoming a natural part of your speech (well, it's like that anywhere in the world). But I love when I hear the Jamaican words /phrases come from you (and you don't even realize it...LOL)

[@jimmywhitely6648]

I think mostly the younger generation who goes to parties and wants that buzz those are whom will eat those brownies.

[@jaythompson8061]

I was in Trelawny with Girlfriend, a lot of Ppl did not smoke 💨 but the Weed was 🗑… It was Reggie Miller, but next trip gotta hit dispensaries.. Was very disappointed ☹️ but loved the Country

[@albertviana99]

Very usefull! Thanks very much for the videos!

[@diannetgoldingfrankson2105]

Yes in Kingston you can get ganja brownies, but you have to know where to go and who sells it. And yes it's popular, but not more so than smoking it.

[@CurtisCT]

Thank you Irina for another fun, fact-filled video on Jamaica! I certainly learned a lot. For example, I wasn't aware that you can now smoke weed in JA - things have certainly changed since my childhood! 1. As you mentioned, I think most Jamaicans are afraid of insects and other crawling creatures. It was observed that my grandmother had a strange habit of always walking in the middle of the roads and avenues after migrating to NY. When we asked the reason for this strange habit, she replied that she didn't trust the squirrels. In her mind, they were plotting to jump on her from the trees and then crawl all over her if she ever walked on the sidewalks. We laughed ourselves silly, but this was no laughing matter to her. Squirrels, as all other creeping, crawling creatures, could NOT be trusted! 2. After childhood and college in NY, I decided to move to Florida where I shared a small apartment with a Jamaican high school friend. One night we were in the living room watching TV when lo and behold, a BIG, BOLD, threatening looking lizard crawled out from behind a piece of furniture, positioned itself on the wall right above the TV...and horror of horrors...proceeded to change from one color to the next!!! I nearly jumped out of my skin and turned pale with terror! The two of us (including the cat!), bolted out of the apartment and could not be induced to re-enter it until a friend of ours drove over to exorcise that vicious lizard out of the living room and apartment. The next day while walking an iguana fell out of a tree, right onto my head. I packed up and left Florida a few days after and have never lived in another tropical territory since. 3. When I started college in the U.S., everyone assumed that I must have smoked weed and knew how to roll a joint because I was Jamaican. I told them that the first time I even saw or smelled marijuana was as an adult in college in the US, but they all thought I was exaggerating. No, I was not! Then when one of my marijuana-loving friends took it into his head to vacation in Jamaica - I spent several days, passionately warning him NOT to buy or smoke weed during his visit there. This was before this law passed that Irina mentioned, when at the time you were fined and jailed for possession, especially as an American tourist.

[@tambulee]

Great video!

[@saltynutzz]

The tracks she uses for background music are some of the best I've heard on youtubers content. Says alot.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Oh, thank you so much! I spend many extra hours searching for good music 🎵and then editing tracks (cutting/mixing) to match the content.

[@ckingwhyte1931]

Great tips

[@victoriawejko]

Omg so I stumbled on your video when I was preparing for my first trip to Jamaica and found them so helpful. Did a deep drive on your channel and didn't realize your originally from the Ukraine! Lots of love

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you! 🙏

[@Max-js7zr]

As a local i can tell you locals eat brownies with weed, but from what ive seen its typically younger crowds from middle to higher social classes, usually people in the urban centres, and i do mean young, after graduation highschool I really haven't seen it alot anymore.

[@samihapure1973]

I am in awe of the way you structured all your videos! So professional nd informative my God!!! I am definitely watching ALL your videos!

[@jahnamejah7539]

Great info Irina 👍👍👍

[@earlclarke2100]

she is truly a very warm person I like her I like your spirit nuff love to her

[@patrickthompson9719]

I see that over a thousand people like this, while two didn't. How could someone not like this most excellent presentation? Must be some grumpy old men.

[@carolt2198]

Good day Irina, once again another informative vid. I had no idea that Ganja has been somewhat legalized in Jamaica and they are beginning to open Cannabis stores! I am amazed every time I check out one of your vids. Thanks and have a great Sunday.

[@helenfutrell8089]

Thank you Irina! Great information, as always. Hoping to come down late April or early May. You have given me so many ideas about things to do 😊

[@christoroy1310]

great info.

[@MTravelVlog]

I really enjoyed your video. Great channel.⭐️⭐️⭐️ Greetings from Albania. 👋🏼 🇦🇱

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you and welcome! :)

[@yoyoyo479]

Obviously got the chalice loaded munn . Irinaaaa 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@babycakes8434]

I got bit all over my legs by sand fleas in Roatan, Honduras. On top of that my forehead got swallen, so I could see it when I looked up. What an adventure🤣🤣🤣The sand fleas love me even during the day. I love geckos❣️

[@rosemitchell1621]

Thank you again for in-depth travel tips in Jamaica 😁

[@gloriarobinson1869]

Good day Irie, thank you again for another very informative vlog about Jamaica. You are correct in saying most Jamaicans do not smoke, neither cigarettes nor weed. Sorry KZbin demonitized your vlog for mentioning Ganga, may be you should call it the "GREEN HERB" next time, they are behaving as though the whole world is not already familiar with it and its usage, keep those vlogs coming, they are refreshing to watch.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you, Gloria! It was the algorithm that demonetized the video, but a human from youtube team checked it and it's monetized again. Took them a day though. Glad you like the videos! :)

[@trevorsteer7331]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE , when are you going to setup a system so I can donate to your cause. You are doing such an amazing job, I will support you to continue doing it (for however long you decide to do it).

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

@@trevorsteer7331 I'm working on it! Thank you so much :)

[@TheAmorchef]

Again great one. Yes, Canada and ganga...I am in Alberta pot shops on every corner. I go to Jamaica for the people and the places. As a regular traveller to Jamaica I learned a few other interesting things. One thing I do not know if you mentioned was many locals do not like their photographs taken. Discovered this on the beach in Negril. Otherwise keep these videos coming. I always repost on my FB page. Plus, once Canadian airlines are flying to the Caribbean again I am there...will definatly book in to your bnb...Cheers

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

About photographs taken - I think it's because people don't like when their pics/videos are taken without their permission, that's probably why. I should mention this in one of the future videos. Thank you!

[@sheisroyal78]

🤗 all facts 👍🏾

[@shirleygrant4218]

Great again Irina can't stop watching. So informative 😂👏👏

[@cathyclemes3267]

Another excellent and informative video ,Irina you never disappoint ! Thank you

[@Jade-bq7kd]

Thank you for all your tips irina What I like the most is your respect for the locals for example the part about electricity being expensive thanks for this tip I will be sure to be mindful when staying there in November

[@selectamark]

As always Irina your videos are very informative. Nuff Rispek and shoutout from the Uk 🇬🇧

[@EvertonBrattray]

Patios (Patwah) I've hear you speak it perfectly...even its just one word...lol. I realized that at the time you spoke it you did not or were not trying to put any effort into it...you were doing naturally.

[@trevorsteer7331]

yeah...I think she also said "yeah man" quite well (not the ones where she was "mimicking" tourists; but when she noted that in phone conversation it comes out naturally). I also heard her say "adda" for "other" when she was talking about Road Side food. All very awesome

[@Lava_splash]

@@trevorsteer7331 That prononciation of other was a typical British accent, not Jamaican.

[@trevorsteer7331]

@@Lava_splash , good to know...tho it sounded like how I used to say it (or hear others say it). I do notice that if you listen to a Jamaican and a Scottish person talk, sometimes you will hear similarities

[@Lava_splash]

@@trevorsteer7331 Yes, I notice that too with the Scottish and Irish.

[@judithmarson2374]

Sand fleas are demons!! I remember getting bitten by them on the beach in Negril during sunset. Horrible itching; only thing that provided some relief was ice.

[@trevorsteer7331]

Yeah.. until Irina's VLOG, I didn't realize that's what they were...but my Bug Spray seemed to work. I am from St. Ann, but Negril is a MUST VISIT for me every time I go back home...usually a 2-3 nights there...the places on the Beach are so AWESOME at night, which is when I usually get "eaten" standing in the sand...now I know why...LOL

[@NATURALMYSTICMK]

Itches for weeks sometimes.

[@patriciabarnes7034]

Another great video, Irina, with the usual high standards of tips and information. I never knew there were smoking houses for ganga users on the island... Guess not been a ganga user, I had no reason to know. Wow... I'm surprised. I learn something new everytime I watch one of your videos.

[@Dee-pj7hh]

Weed and cigarettes is not my thing ; so I don’t smoke them. Your correct. Majority of Jamaicans do not smoke weed. Another awesome well made informative video iris. How do you do it?

[@eugeniebeason5103]

Very informative as usual Irene. Thank you. I always look forward to your videos, I learn a lot. Keep up the good work

[@Iriequeen621]

Great video as always excellent knowledge of my country thank you Irena

[@annmariescarlet9858]

Iryna I love your videos. You know more about my island than I do.

[@HandlewithcareVibes]

thank you; btw you speak english so well, thought you were australian some how

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you so much! :)

[@CS-dn8rd]

Just got hip to your videos. You making me miss Jamaica so much. Your videos are absolutely awesome!! I enjoyed every last one of them I have watched so far.

[@marvamahone8856]

Awesome information

[@napturallyyours70]

Another great and informative video Irina! Thank you!

[@kiakia4917]

This is the best, thanks so much for all of your information, very informative.

[@marymoore4697]

Excellent video! Very useful content. Thanks for taking the time to create this.

[@CaroleAnneWapen]

I just found your website. I throughly enjoyed everything I am looking for a place for 5 months of the year and struggle where to go. Jamaica was a wonderful place. I will keep watching and do my homework about living there part of the year. Thank you for your helpful information Would love to hear your story how you landed there. Stay well ❤

[@Lifestylewithjada]

Great video ,Great info🙏🏽❤

[@lilymbbrown2596]

Just came across this video and as a Jamaican I thought you did a fantastic job putting it together 👌👍💓 I'll be watching the others too.

[@MariahDjalo]

Thank you so much hopefully I am going there for my birthday

[@rod5529]

Thanks, great info!

[@jasminerobinson3560]

We appreciate you Irine thank you!

[@Marine-w6n]

You are well informed....I love Ur videos

[@daliacha]

So informative! You answer EVERYTHING. And you have a video for everything! I’ve been hopping from one to another. Excited to watch the one about souvenirs next..!

[@garnettewilliams5765]

You’re the best

[@angela101333]

New subscriber here! Thank you for your videos, they’re so informative!

[@marciawhite]

Interesting details it’s a pleasure listening to your videos amazing and funny at times. Knowing is so powerful 💖🙌👌🇯🇲

[@carmenrose8343]

Thanks for the information

[@ratingsbyringo6162]

Your 2 video are very insightful!! Tx

[@jimmywhitely6648]

Ants follows anywhere fat is or sugar is.

[@NATURALMYSTICMK]

Buy a can of insect spray.

[@Jamaicandiaspora]

Do one on CBD products and how it's being utilized on the island.