First Impressions Of MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA (Is It Safe?) 🇯🇲

[@JollieMorant-gn5vr]

ive been where you are and the amount of walking you did just to make this video underneath that heat deserve a thumbs up and sub

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

😂😂 thank you

[@crystalcorl9872]

PA girl that loves Jamaica. Been there several times! By far my favorite of all the Caribbean Islands I’ve been to. Love the vibe! And your video has been awesome. I felt like I was there with you!And the experience of seeing their art , culture , and the locals dancing if you ever get the chance will blow you away! Their energy is never ending!

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you for watching

[@eileenwatt8283]

​@@PoJoTheBackPacker😁😁😁😁😁 you should be more prepared before you go anywhere. Act like you know where you are going. Oh lawd you did all the wrong things. Never sit in the front of a transportation in Jamaica. You're lucky because it's a tourist area they don't kidnapped you. You can't be so foreign in Jamaica. Down town Kingston is a whole vibe that you have to not stick out so much. It's scary watching you. Never take taxis in Jamaica by your self. As a woman I move around Jamaica freely without problems but you have to know how to just be Jamaican.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@@eileenwatt8283 if you’re worried about my safety in this video i suggest you don’t watch my other ones. I respect people but i don’t let everyone dictate where i can and can’t go. You know it’s funny only from JAMAICANS am i being told “you’re going to get kidnapped, robbed, shot, stabbed…” but yet all I’ve encounter (morning day and night) is good hospitable people.. and I’ve already been to the areas i was ohhhh son wanted about not to go to. But then again maybe that’s a blessing about being a foreigner I’m able to go into these places with no problem where as you.. i don’t think you can.. it’s tragic but there’s so many sides to Jamaica and Kingston you local Jamaicans will never experience… so you can stay for the journey and watch me explore your beautiful country.. or you don’t have to watch anymore. Maybe we should stop painting Jamaica in a bad light and try to bring a little positivity to the island. I’ve never had so many people that DONT live in their own country trying to tell me where and what to do in the country they left from. lol it’s blasphemy. Just watch my videos and and appreciate them lol

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@@eileenwatt8283 also I’m very well aware of where i am and what I’m doing lol. You know these videos are like movies.. i could be acting i could not be acting. Just appreciate it or don’t watch

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@@eileenwatt8283 another funny thing is I’ve been taking nothing but route taxis 😂 i swear you people are scared of your own country lol you know America is very dangerous but I’ll be damned if that means i can’t take a means of transportation or go and do what i want to do. lol in general for a tourist Jamaica is actually safe. You should get out of your bubble

[@PeterM-l9w]

That was an insightful video of Montego Bay I really enjoyed !! Thank you young man

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you for viewing 👌🏽

[@nikki30md]

You provided such a detailed view of the Montego Bay local area. I never thought about it being so many locals there and trying to maneuver the streets with so many people walking in the opposite direction. I'm not sure why I thought it was mostly tourists. That's why we need vloggers like you. You are appreciated. I live in NC, too. I heard RDU has direct flights but haven't seen any yet. Thanks for sharing!! 💚

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@@nikki30md lmao I’m in nc too and i live near rdu. Are u kidding me? Its three hour flight ur not looking hard enough lol im going back here very very soon

[@nikki30md]

@PoJoTheBackPacker I am Eastern NC. You are probably right, I looked once lol, but the stops were in Charlotte and Atlanta. CLT is fine, but I really hope to find a nonstop. I'm planning to go for my birthday in August and want to know how hurricane season is there. I'm happy I found your channel. Such good info. New subbie. 😊

[@florencechin6509]

Absolutely the most informative, in fact The Best face view (as you called it) video of Montego Bay I've seen!! Great Job! Keep this up and Jamaica will blow up💥 this channel❗️

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you very much

[@dayounglevite1]

The way you got an amazing driver is great! He was legit and knowledgeable.

[@danroydsbarbadostravelvlog3057]

Here watching & showing support from Barbados🇧🇧

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you for the support bro

[@b4yonce]

My father family from there one day I will visit 🇧🇧

[@jayegreenlaw8433]

yo that taxi driver was a vibe! what a good dude!

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Haha right he kept the vibe good

[@taharka3897]

​@@PoJoTheBackPackerKingston is safer than montego Bay. Go and see for yourself.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@@taharka3897 ok

[@buutifuleyes]

​@@taharka3897I disagree, both cities have good and not so good areas to avoid.

[@123kymar]

@@taharka3897 STFU ....I WAS BORN AND RAISED IN MOBAY AND LIVE IN KGN SINCE UNIVERSITY....I GO MOBAY EVERY MONTH END TO SEE MY DAD AND BROTHES

[@lovequinn3942]

Hi! Loving your vlog. A tip- if you want an e-sim it’s much cheaper to use Airalo or another app that does e-sim. Your phone will work automatically as soon as it connects to the country’s towers.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Appreciate that, will check it out!

[@1YouNiceTravels]

I just came across your channel and love your interaction with the locals! Great video

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@marshalyn25]

First time seeing one of your videos. I subscribed because you mentioned you visited my home country Belize 🇧🇿🇧🇿. Now I need to go watch that video. Taxi man misunderstood your question. When we say go slow, we just mean laid back and easy like Sunday morning. Nice video btw.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you for watching!! Belize is beautiful !

[@juniorfletcher9104]

I saw your Ocho rios video and sub to your channel, I'm from Buckfield where you stayed. You handle the locals well, I lived in montego bay and worked for years. Enjoy your stay.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

If you can help me out and show me anything cool and interesting & positive let me know

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Or any suggestions as well

[@juniorfletcher9104]

Sorry not use to youtube chat lol. Well it depends on where in Jamaica you are at, by the way you seem to be hitting the key spots here so you are not doing bad

[@juniorfletcher9104]

You can go to new castle nice fresh air, cool and nice scenery. Google it and see what you think. It's a Milatary camp

[@Yaw_Jr]

Great content - absolutely fantastic that you get deep into the local vibe! Watched a good # of all your videos, all positive. Never heard you talk down or be disrespectful. Bless up!

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Yes i think this is the best way to get to know a country is immerse yourself with the locals even if that means walking out in town and figuring it out yourself lol. I also try to be as honest as i can be, that means even if i don’t like the food or the area I’m in but i will never judge in a bad way. I’ve met a few content creators who just lie about everything in their video even if they don’t like something about the country just to please their audience. I can promise you won’t get that from me I’m very honest and respectful. Thank you for the comment 👌🏽

[@elturko1128]

7k plus views already. Let’s go!! And couple hundred subs too. More people will soon find your awesome content. Keep going bro 🤙🏼🤙🏼✊🏼👊🏼

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Bro that’s what i was saying haha. New vid tmrw 👌🏽💪🏽

[@elturko1128]

@@PoJoTheBackPacker I remember that convo we had about the drops of vids(I think that’s what u mean). Looking forward to when u hit 10k and then upwards. Stoked for tomorrows vid, always makes my day 🤙🏼

[@tmoore7049]

PoJo I'm catching up watching all of the Jamaica vlogs! I'm enjoying every minute!❤

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you very much such a beautiful place

[@djlunartunes1013]

Taxi driver wrong on the pace of Jamaica. Jamaica is not fast-paced like America. Especially with customer service. Nobody helping you is in a hurry.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

😂 i have an interesting video later in the series about my experience with Jamaican customer service… GENERALLY I’ve had excellent service to be 100% honest with you. But three times i went to a store i did not have good service. I was told even local Jamaicans deal with not the best customer service. Me coming from America i do not feel entitled, and i don’t expect everyone to be nice. But a small amount of decency would be okay 😂 some of these places made me feel like i was in the wrong for ordering a simple meal. But i didn’t let it affect me at all because i am an easy going person👌🏽💪🏽

[@broddablack5290]

Absolutely not! He’s deluded

[@kriss939]

Depends where you are from

[@JayLewis-g5u]

U have good and bad places everywhere you go ppl just be careful...safe travels

[@irGuilty]

Hopefully you fall in love with the beauty of Jamaica as so many others do. Interested to see your experience backpacking

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

I think it will be good honestly so far all is going well. Island is beautiful

[@irGuilty]

@@PoJoTheBackPackergood to hear bro!

[@tywilliams3291]

I’m new to the channel and I’m loving your first video already.I am from kinston,NC now living in NYC for 20 years.I love Jamaica and can’t wait to make it my second home.I will binge watch your videos now 😂🇯🇲

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Ur from Kinston NC?? I use to roam round them parts.. hope u make it to Jamaica soon🫡

[@tywilliams3291]

@@PoJoTheBackPackeryes I am and thank you 🙏🏾 🇯🇲

[@kuyahkudey3217]

I just found your channel and subscribed. Thanks for visiting Jamaica!

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you for watching 👌🏽💪🏽🇯🇲

[@colleenhenry-bs6ij]

Is that Doctors Cave beach?? Wow!!! Beautiful!!!!

[@vasankhemkhaeng7359]

I finally am leaving to Jamaica next Sunday for seven nights, your your video inspire me thank you so much just keeping you love from Thailand🙏🇹🇭

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@@vasankhemkhaeng7359 ur about to have mad fun hahah enjoy it and don’t be scared u gunna be fine

[@Drift_Getaway]

Hi Po' Jo, enjoyed your video featuring beautiful Jamaica. Visit the parish of St. Thomas next time. We would be happy to host you.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you very much🙏🏽

[@samanthacanning114]

First time watching your post. You have done Jamaica proud. Tanks 👍🏾 👍🏾

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Appreciate the love

[@Kofi.86]

Bro big up urself am Jamaican just find ur channel had to subscribe. Nice vibe👍🏿🇯🇲

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Appreciate the support many more 🇯🇲 videos in the way

[@angelamckie2418]

🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@mauriceduhaney1107]

Just beautiful bro i just came across your channel i am a Jamaican myself living in NY i just love to see videos like these about my country

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Well stay tuned you’re about to get a whole bunch more 😂

[@normacoote9856]

The name is Doctor’s Cave. It’s open to everyone. We all pay the same price for umbrellas etc.

[@Rocknroll73]

Loved the video. I just subbed. Keep up the great work! Cheers from the other Kingston (Ontario, Canada)

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

I wanna go back to JA

[@ClubEnglish101]

At the park the man said: "ohh crazy ass bird🐦". Dwl That took me out. 😂🤣😂🤣

[@JamericanHeart]

You're the kind of travel company everyone enjoys... nice video

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you very much for the support

[@divalocity]

Gotta love their hustle. Kylie's Tours provided us with excellent care when we were in Jamaica on back to back trips.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Okay cool

[@Fabian-kc1rt]

Im in montego bay right now. I arrived yesterday, im going to use ur video as my guide, thanks

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Ayeee enjoy my friend

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

I was told to check out the luminous lights at night time i think it’s like 20 min from Montego Bay.. it’s a night time thing.. if you got time maybe check that out i heard it’s awesome!

[@ratherknot1435]

Just found your channel and we absolutely love it.... we made it into a drinking game.... every time you touch your glasses we have to drink.... We are ship faced

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

I’m screaming lmfao

[@elturko1128]

Nice man. Missed these vids. And you didn’t even make it to SEA. Now it’s all making sense :)))

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Always the future

[@colleenhenry-bs6ij]

Love this how he goes with the guy in the taxi and he tells him where to go and what to do!! The KFC is great !! I love it!!!

[@SpacekidVlogs]

Loving the content bro🔥🙌

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

General 🫡

[@AlwaysJolly880]

When you leave Jamaica please return soon. I Love your video and your personality. Take care while you're out and about. Blessings

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

I will return soon!

[@colleenhenry-bs6ij]

Thsnk you for visiting Jamaica, Next time visit Papine, Elletson Flats, Tavern, Kintyre, August Town, and the other areas

[@lawrencelorimer235]

First tourist mistake at 4:25. After you get your sim you should have walked out of the airport,past the traffic circle to the street. Hail a cab with a red license plate. You can get to Church St for $3 to $5

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

I walked home from Montego Bay airport

[@onikaconstantine8861]

Here watching and showing support from Trinidad 🇹🇹

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Be there soon!

[@jesusislove328]

​@@PoJoTheBackPacker Port of Spain San Fernando Chaguanas Princes Town Tobago Just some cool places there to stop by❤

[@jessicatobin7785]

That green sauce at the Pork Pit is the mild Scotch Bonnet pepper sauce. So good!!

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Bout burnt my face off lol

[@davidlue4029]

Hey, first time seeing ur video. I usually watch backpacking Simon. The beach name is doctors cave beach n not dr cove. The taxi is right about Jamaican like to follows American ways since it’s so close and many Jamaicans live in the USA. Even the real estate price cost ad much as America’s price and even more. The laid back pace probably in customer service especially government workers.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you for this comment i appreciate you 👌🏽

[@YC200]

Felt like that taxi driver was a tour guide. Great intro!

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

He was decent lol

[@colleenhenry-bs6ij]

The airport looks different since I been there in 2005!! Wow!!

[@eddietee6305]

The Taxi man is not telling the truth, we are laid back and slow like Belize. Just chilling. No haste. Tan soh back. 🇯🇲

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you for the support bro. I’m just trying to learn from the locals

[@joedex6222]

The whole Caribbean is slow.

[@moniho6907]

Exactly am like what was he telling that man, everyone know jamaica is laid back as hell, aint no body rushing

[@jamaicanstylez2730]

He just misinterpreted the question I think

[@owenallen8086]

HE DIDN'T UNDERSTAND THE QUESTION 😅

[@cherie351000]

I went to jamaica reached late and the guy said he was a cab can take me to the hotel. He took me to the hotel but thinking back that could have been dangerous. It was un marked taxi

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Yea always be careful

[@PumpoMan86]

I visited back in October - beautiful place. Spent a week in Mo Bay and a few days in Negril.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Jamaica is a beautiful country eh 👌🏽

[@PumpoMan86]

@@PoJoTheBackPacker charming people and naturally luscious. The sunsets are the best I’ve seen. A taxi driver called Piers dropped me off at the airport and stopped to take time to remind me of his name and tell me he wished me a safe trip home. “I’m Piers like James Bond” he said.

[@eriesfoodjunkie]

Luv ja’ been many times from Mo’ Bay to Kingston can’t beat the vibe and foood

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Unreal vibes!

[@mikewill6092]

Good to see the people there and environment.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Always

[@phillylady]

I just subbed, and you were at 2.18k, but you’re now at 2.19k. I hope your channel continues to grow because you’re very masterful at relaying the vibes of the places, and the people you meet along your travels. 👍🙏🏾

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

I really appreciate the support 👌🏽 thank you for the kind words as well!

[@jolhamilton]

I just came back a month ago. I stayed in Blue Mountain….Im a born Jamaican, living in Canada. The European dude isn’t wrong about Kingston. It’s more city vibes, but there’s some beautiful places there as well. I’m not a tourist in my own country, so I avoid tourists are, hotels. I stay in an Airbnb with other guests who are very nice and friendly. It’s my home and I have family and friends, so I just get to go about and explore, and learn about my country….the history is very deep and rich.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Beautiful

[@eddiejones.redvees]

We have been to Jamaica 8 times now from the U.K. we were there when the hurricane hit thanks to the hard working staff at the hotel Riu Negril we ware safe and feed and look afterwards even do some of the locals lost or had damage homes we have been to few places in the world but Jamaica is now are favourite holiday destination since retiring 5y ago

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

The Jamaicans are super resilient and actually do look after you

[@keekee3113]

The beach is called Doctor’s Cave beach and both locals and tourists utilize the beach.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Yes this is true thank you for the information 👌🏽

[@andreaclarke161]

Kingston is safe but like all cities you have to be aware of your surroundings. Enjoy your time in Jamaica

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you very much

[@kuyahkudey3217]

@@PoJoTheBackPacker Kingston is more like Brooklyn, NYC. It has beautiful high end areas that are surrounded with stunning mountain views. You can visit Kingston and never go to the poor areas. Kingston is safer than Brooklyn, NYC. It is one of my favorite places on the island. I feel safer in Kingston than I did in NYC and Boston. Kingston has a lot of great restaurants and cafes and gives you a real Jamaican experience. Many people in Jamaica including Kingston leave their apartment doors wide open until they go to sleep at night.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@@kuyahkudey3217 I’m excited to see this thank you for giving me this information

[@whatdoinamethischannel9749]

Dawg kingston is not safe, its the most dangerous place in jamaica are you kidding me, you know hiw many people got robbed and died just a few yards from my house, i love in uptown and people still getting screwed, loterally all my friends and family got a story of being attacked, stabbed, shot, robbed and youmgonna tell me kingston is safe???? Have you even been to Kingston, Jamaica????

[@whatdoinamethischannel9749]

@@kuyahkudey3217 first of all brooklyn is much safer, 2 jamaicans never leave their apartment doors open, theres a big gate with high level security and a security guard guarding the apartments at all times, every house has a gate and iron grills and an alarm system, even house complexes have massive gates and high level security, thats how much more dangerous kingston is than brooklyn nyc, you guys dont understand kingston is like the ghetto in america but so much worse, you CANNOT go outside after 6 pm or you're putting yourself in danger. Kingston alone is the reason why Jamaica was ranked 10th globally in terms of highest crime rate. You guys need to spend a good 10-20 years in Jamaica to actually see whats going on, Kingston may look nice but it is definitely not safe, people commit murder in broad daylight literally, its not uncommon to see a dead body while on the road and youre more likely to get robbed in the richer areas and murdered in the porrer areas but both happen anywhere in kingston and if youre white youre an automatic target youre in even more danger than the average citizen

[@charleslewis8192]

Check out Rick's Cafe in Negril. Also, check out Dunn's river falls, blue lagoon, Luminous Lagoon Glistening Waters, firewater mineral healing spring, the blue hole, reach falls, somerset falls and also take a hike to the bule mountain.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Copy that

[@blackriverjerk7789]

Black river great tours great food treasure beach Falmouth still looks Victorian. Bluefields is one of the best beaches in southwest Jamaica

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@@blackriverjerk7789 bluefiends beach in South?

[@AmsterdamAms]

Just went 2 weeks to montego 24 dec till 7 bay stayed at a house At mango walk just landed 2 days ago had a great time there! Found the perfect driver etc blessed the man at the end when he brought me to the airport

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Yea Jamaica is mad fun bro lol

[@harryhowell5644]

God i love Jamaica food. Watching this is making me hungry right now! I would have to get the oxtail or stew chicken 😮

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

I need some oxtail right now too !

[@cadekaltenthaler4924]

love all the info in this video! How much data did you get with your sim card?

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

I was there for a month so like the longest plan lol

[@Matthew-yb5sl]

Thanks for this video! ive been to few caribbean nations and love it there but not Jamaica, as wasnt sure how safe it is for tourists🙌🇯🇲

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Glad you enjoyed

[@heyjoey009]

The hip strip has changed over the years.When I first went there it was so busy with lots of tourist on the streets. Now sadly most stay in their hotel which is not great for the economy. I don't mind walking around in Mobay. I was in Negril last year and loved it.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

I will be visiting Negril soon…. Also i do believe im here in off season? But i had friends staying at a resort they wouldn’t come out in town. And then the hostel i was staying at there were quite a few travelers so i found it to be decent… but when i was walking around in town i did not see like an overwhelming amount of tourist.

[@blackriverjerk7789]

Free beach is the last beach before the bend. Best views of landings

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

It’s called free beach? Imma check it out

[@evertonmesquita1245]

I'm from Jamaica, first time seeing your video post. Good job for the first time 👍🏽

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you for viewing

[@Esmbf929]

The taxi driver is wrong about the kfc being the most profitable,when I looked it up that title actually went to the only KFC in the Caribbean to gain that title on another island back in the yr 2000,I won’t mention the name of that island but I believe it’sa 24hr wlk in restaurant that only closes on Christmas Day and the famous KFC Zinger sandwich was also invented on that very same island in 1984

[@empressc3536]

Hey.its my first time going to JA likewise to your video's but i would love to get some information..thank you

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@@empressc3536 yes anything

[@empressc3536]

How to get in contact with you pls

[@douglasjoseph2097]

Thank for coming to Jamaica 🇯🇲💯✈️😊

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you for watching 👌🏽👌🏽 beautiful country

[@BackRoadStoneRevival]

I hope you did a KFC video! Great vlog man. Safe travels

[@paulduffy8774]

did two weeks in jamaica and took 7 days before we got to doctors cave beach

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Lmfao yo trust me i was here for two weeks at first and got stuck in Portland lkl

[@barbaralundie8457]

Nice Video. As a Jamaican who left the Island a while back and do go back occasionally, I would be cautious traveling around, but in general you should be safe. The same way you acted in Belize you should do in Jamaica, no differently. If you check out a couple other KZbinrs who have been in Kingston who go into the ghettos and other parts of the Island and are safe, you can check out female Kenyan, Dee M'Wango; Aussie, Bless up Jess, Israeli, Coco Girl, etc. You can get an idea of how they find the Kingston Ghettos and travelling in KGN.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

I think i might link up with blessupjess! Thank you for the info

[@angelamckie2418]

New subscriber to your vlogs, live in USA born🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you very much 👌🏽

[@fergiie.]

I gotta sub to u. Btw all cabs have red plates. As in red licene plate. I love your videos

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Yessir thank You for the support 👌🏽

[@KirbyG970]

Good video bro!

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you my brother

[@carolcity1919]

Ayy bro Kingston is the best although I might be saying that out of bias 😂😂 but it’s definitely a different vibe from the touristy north coast

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Nah i deff like Kingston cuz its city vibes very very active but then again i like the chill and tranquility of that Portland coastline oh boy!!! Idn if anything is topping Portland for me but i still have a lot to explore so let’s see

[@lynneworrell8638]

If you are going to Kingston from mo bay use Knutsford express

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Yea i took that route. Well the northern route that goes to Sangster i have yet to take the southern route that goes to Mypenn and mandeville

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Maypenn

[@theoadelaidabondocabe7261]

Welcome to Montego Bay, Jamaica three weeks ago in May of 2024 to shows these amazing places in this remarkable Caribbean country in 2024❤❤❤

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Beautiful country 👌🏽

[@Donna_BD1]

Where did you stay

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@@Donna_BD1 porty hostel

[@Mike-hm3tr]

$50 for a sim card and activation seems kinda steep. Is that the best price? Seems like any service you get at an airport is more expensive than going to another site away from the airport.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Yea u can get cheaper in town

[@jolhamilton]

I just bumped into your channel and I honestly love your vibes and content. Very different from another channel that the dude was bashing Jamaica, calling it a “slum” because he was in downtown, Kingston, where people have their markets outside…I didn’t appreciate it, among other Jamaicans.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you very much yea that’s not my type of content

[@jolhamilton]

@@PoJoTheBackPacker I can see that. I noticed that you visited blue mountain in Kingston. That’s where I stayed…beautiful, love it !!! Enjoy!

[@thetruthspeaksvolumesq4351]

Have fun bro ❤😊

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you for watching

[@supaxkawaii]

It’s good that you are aware of everything around you. Some would have just went with the driver without a question.

[@calusa55]

I was born and grew up in MoBay then Kingston. Just for the viewers the beach is Doctors Cave...with an A LOL

[@NVMonte]

I live half time in Jamaica & love the island. It is different living vs traveling thru. I always stay overnight coming & going in MoBay. I live in St Ann Paris now up in the hills above Ocho Rios. I previously lived in St. Elizabeth Treasure Beach. MoBay & Kingston are cities. The real beauty is really off the beaten path in the country. Oh it's Doctor Cave not Cove but Cove is a better name. Maybe there once limestone caves there.... & did real good walking all around to main parts of MoBay....

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thanks for sharing

[@davidlue4029]

Another thing , I live in Miami n Ft. Lauderdale n the Atlanta ocean is not cold in the summer.. now if you go to California the pacific is cold .

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Also living in Miami this is true. But i am from CT and the water is actually extremely cold. If i said Miami in here being cold that’s my fault sorry 🫡👌🏽

[@CBM902Q]

In Jamaica, people sit back and watch the world go by because of the laid-back culture. While here in the UK, America etc. Moving with the world.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Interesting!

[@RosieC061]

Downtown Kingston is way more crowded than downtown Montego Bay. I've seen a few backpackers downtown Kingston taking the buses & walking around

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Okay this is good to know thank you very much

[@broddablack5290]

Yup KFC is the best in Jamaica it’s absolutely delicious! I have brought it with me to eat on my flight to NYC I love this guy ❤

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Very interesting

[@vasankhemkhaeng7359]

Going down next week I will do the same thank you for the suggestion love, KFC

[@debbiemowatt282]

Where did you stay in Montego Bay?

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

So i stayed at mobay Kotch hostel it was about $22 usd a night

[@jillcnc]

You need to check out Port Antonio, Treasure Beach, and of course, Negril. As for whether local people can use the beaches, the answer is increasingly No. Big hotels are being built everywhere and the fishermen are losing their beach access.

[@diegocodes1202]

How much did you spend there, amazing views there, planning to go soon!

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

In Montego bay i spent like $50 usd my days there and like $90 for accommodation

[@diegocodes1202]

@@PoJoTheBackPacker Ohhh gooshh, why is that cheap ? give me some tips, I'd appreciate that thanks bro, keep it up!

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@@diegocodes1202 honestly i ate local and walked everywhere lol i also don’t do tours i mainly spend money on food honestly lol

[@nicolov827]

Link up bless up jess. She is a back packer here. She's been here for quite some time

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Will do👌🏽

[@WhoIsHerby]

Big up yourself 🇯🇲💯

[@Kokopuff21]

I went on a solo trip and took taxis everywhere in montego bay (even shared rides).The drivers always let me sit up front and made me feel safe.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Yea they always looking out

[@nellie8678]

I am Jamaican living in the US and when I go back and they see me and the prices triple, they don’t care once you look like a foreigner and it’s crazy. I hate that about my country but not for everything though. Uber in the states is not cheap so $20 is not bad my guys be realistic now.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Yea it sometimes kills my experience but most of the time since being here in Jamaica I’ve paid local prices to be honest.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Yea well $20 was kind of bad considering i could have actually walked from the airport to my room if i had one bag and if i REALLY wanted to do that. Also i paid for a route taxi back and it was $200 Jamaican so in my opinion $20 was bad especially because it was literally a 6 minute drive

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

I haven’t Uber in America since like 2016 so i wouldn’t know

[@bethunelabeach8349]

It’s hard to tell who’s foreigner in Jamaica now because people dress alike

[@MsRhondie]

@@bethunelabeach8349it’s not hard to tell. Your accent is a dead giveaway

[@livontefoster2126]

Taxi man was very informative not bad

[@moniho6907]

They privatize the beaches, so locals aren't allowed on those beach, which is a problem, which many jamaicans are opposed of. So the foreigners buy out those beaches, but the local beaches are different

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

I was aware and i wanted to avoid the paid beach but at the same time i want to show what Ocho Rios offers. But i did go to harmony park that had a beautiful free beach as well. But you are right!

[@TheAltPhantom]

Bro next time u can get a sim card at one of our local stores outside the airport which is a lot cheaper, probably around $4-5 USD which is equivalent to $700 jmd

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@@TheAltPhantom yea i know that now lol

[@squadypetez]

Yow, cabbie contemptible eeh man!! Woiieeee 😂😂😂😂

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you for watching

[@GrowingIsKnowing]

Yoooo Po Jo I met the cabbie u rode with when I got to Jamaica in Mobay…. I just came back from vacation in Jamaica for 2 weeks and he was the first person I interacted with outside the airport while waiting for my car rental…I said “u look familiar I saw u on KZbin” and I mentioned your channel and he said yes…I said “ur famous now” and I took a pic with him or of him I can’t remember , I wish I could post it in the comments 😂😂

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Lmfao that’s mad funny glad you could support the man 👌🏽 hope your trip went well!

[@oneilchambers1938]

@Po'jo the backpacker, Hey Bro. Like how you are respectfully covering Jamaica. Have you considered renting a car in Jamaica. It's not as bad as it seems. Treasure beach (St Elizabeth) is a rarely visited spot in the Island by KZbinrs. It's one of the coolest part of the island in my opinion. While you are there you can try out Lovers Leap, Appleton Rum Estate, Black River, Pelican bar, rated one of the coolest bars in the world. you have to take a boat to get there and YS falls. I would also suggest you take the Kuutsford Express when traveling. not Expensive and a lot more comfortable. Be prepared for Kingston, It's very much a city. The areas closer to the hills is called uptown, that's where middle class and wealthy Jamaicans stay, Downtown is more local shopping and is fun but be careful when navigating. It's a hit and miss with filming. People don't really care much for it. Stay out of politics. We, Jamaicans are very kind but also very patriotic. Portland is considered by many to be the most beautiful part of Jamaica. Also check out Negril.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you very much !

[@indulgeeroticaja.3757]

Very good advice

[@LD-qw5lj]

Blessings King 😊😊

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Bless up ya nice clean self

[@jamdawgutube]

How tf a guy from Paris is going to speak on Jamaica? He has absolutely no idea what he's talking about. Kingston is generally safe. SOME places in Kingston are not. Montego Bay (the tourist areas and the rich areas) are safe. SOME areas in Montego Bay are a no go! THIS IS LIKE EVERY OTHER COUNTRY!!1

[@KayKrisey]

$20 USD to go church street 😐 (I know mobay) I guess because it’s private vehicle. Local taxis (red plate) it would cost $200 jmd or give the driver $1000 jmd they would drop you off there.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

I make mistakes so others can learn. I learned quick and on the way back i paid the $200JMD no worries 😂

[@KayKrisey]

@@PoJoTheBackPackernext time to go airport you can take airport taxi from bus park or Knutsford lol 😅

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@@KayKrisey yep i did that going back 😂 thank you for the advice

[@elturko1128]

Was that Caribbean green seasoning maybe? Looked more like a chili heavy sauce. But when I lived in Caribbean they had a green herb type sauce. And an orange spicier version we just called hot sauce (wasn’t very hot 😅😂)

[@colleenhenry-bs6ij]

I have family still in Jamaica, So different now!