Jamaica - Full Episode

In this edition of Beyond Your Backyard, the show visits the island nation of Jamaica. Erik learns the history of the culture while exploring grottoes, riding horseback in the ocean and sampling Jamaican style culinary offerings.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Erik Hastings, a.k.a. Erik the Travel Guy is an EMMY award-winning television personality who speaks directly to consumers who can't afford to "get their vacations wrong". He is the host and managing editor of the internationally syndicated television series "Beyond Your Backyard" for public broadcasting stations (PBS) and other networks/VOD platforms. Erik leads an incredibly talented team of industry pros and is the editorial driving force of his platform. While the travel industry directly supports millions of families worldwide, Erik believes travel makes the world a better place. Through exploration and discovery, he has learned that travel brings cultures together and he eagerly shares that spirit with his viewers.

[@highlyfavored7213]

Why am I crying watching this 😭 I’m so homesick 😩🇯🇲.

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Cheer up! Jamaica is always just a flight away!

[@stephanieh.bleasdille9454]

I plan on retiring to Jamaica 🇯🇲 in 2022 by the grace of GOD. Forget African Countries.. JAMAICA HERE MI COME..

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Nice! What a gorgeous place to call home! Good luck!

[@top_donshanice1405]

Aye mom we will all be happy to see you bk in our country ❤️🥀

[@nicolaguthrie6847]

Happy to have you here

[@hopeforthebarren]

I just knew that old man wasn't going to jump off of that platform, until he did 😆

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Right????

[@tonybernard9487]

My only comment is get out of the hotels and surrounding businesses and travel in land and meet the people , and put real money into the economy, if you stay in the hotels the money leaves the island straight away, but a must go island

[@kaycontent9597]

Jamaica’s poverty rate is 12.6% America’s is 13.9% and there are no stimulus checks going out. No school shootings, nationwide riots or rampant drug addiction…

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Agreed! Thanks for the clarity. The numbers are sobering.

[@tracybrown448]

All countries have poverty people love to talk bad about Jamaica dutty people

[@julietlewis9987]

I am PROUD TO BE A JAMAICAN! 🇯🇲

[@Erikthetravelguy]

❤️🇯🇲

[@yuripatrick6573]

and do you have any food? don't be shy to ask for food if you are hungry.

[@jamdawgutube]

This was soooooo fun to watch!!!1 The lady at Chukka and the guy at the cave sold it for me! The lady at Dunn's River was also good. Loved it. Planning a trip

[@lunabella606]

I got marry in Jamaica 🇯🇲 🌴👍🥰

[@Erikthetravelguy]

That's awesome! I got engaged in Jamaica! Please subscribe to my channel if you haven't already.

[@SkyWalkerCHangez]

Nice! Welcome back anytime

[@stephanieh.bleasdille9454]

Me too

[@gennisparry4352]

Best wishes to you!

[@pankaj-vw1fs]

Love from 🇮🇳 india

[@2075vj]

I love the travel also. I’m a new sub to your channel. Thanks for sharing. I’ve never been to Jamaica surprisingly

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Welcome to the ETG family!

[@crystalvlogs7845]

My beautiful Jamaica. How I miss my island and can’t wait to visit🏝🇯🇲❤️.

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Sweet Pepper! I agree! Thank you very much for your kind words. Remember to subscribe to my channel. It really helps more people find our videos.

[@princessmw]

Me too❤️🇯🇲

[@khalfanirobb3341]

🥰

[@gennisparry4352]

Me too!

[@aileanjames233]

Love this Video Thank you so much , Love my Beautiful Island 🇯🇲 jam our History & also our Culture

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Agreed!

[@sandrat5969]

On point , everything. I am missing home, genuine people, love the culture. Just amazing!!

[@Erikthetravelguy]

You are too kind, thank you.

[@claudetteb5019]

I’m loving your video. Mouth-watering, finger -liking foods, in conjunction with your humility. You ROCK it girl 💪🏽

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@lindacassell5472]

I love the island of Jamaica and the people are so single too. I have been there 7 times and would go back today if the opportunity was there.

[@mitsysimkelle2325]

Glad you enjoyed our beautiful island 😊

[@lindacassell5472]

I remember when I was 18 my girlfriends and myself wanted to go to Jamaica our parents refused. Well we couldn’t go, but once we were a bit older we all went and had an amazing time. Myself have been there many many times. I love the island.

[@Erikthetravelguy]

I agree! I love Jamaica!

[@s.p.baughman7885]

It was beautiful when I went there a while back...the food ...scenery ..culture ..the people..

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Agreed! I can't wait to go back!

[@lloydrobert6182]

Anna-Kay is so elegant and charming. One can imagine how much you enjoyed her company. Also, your ability to get people to talk is endearing. Seeing your channel for the first time, and I'm hooked already.

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Couldn't agree more, she is awesome! Thanks for the kind words! Help spread the word and thank you for watching!

[@freedom3390]

Each time I go to Jamaica and I'm in St. Ann I have a meal at her restaurant. I love the veggie rundown.

[@dianarobinson5296]

Erik this "made my mouth water", a Jamaican saying! You deserve a new subscriber

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Diana, I am not worthy of your public praise! I promise to keep the mouthwatering episodes coming for years to come!

[@SkyWalkerCHangez]

Good job Erik on showcasing parts of my country Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@GreenOrchid9]

Country road take me home🎶🎶🎶 one love one heart let's get together and FEEL alright🎶🎶🎶😷

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Ha! Brilliant!

[@gabirohwedder1688]

Great Video, lived there 25 years, its an awesome place to be.

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Thank you so much!!!!!

[@kennedyrichards5444]

Jamiaca is a nation of over 2million ppl of which about 50,000 live in so call "ghettos" the rest lives in beautiful urban or rural areas...gated communities are few..we might be poor but we got great vibs..happy ppl..one love ..jamaica love🇯🇲❤

[@Erikthetravelguy]

One Love!

[@gennisparry4352]

Ghettos all over the world in every country. Called by different names of I course!

[@Erikthetravelguy]

agreed!

[@earlwilliams73A77]

Kennedy Richards Yes Idren 🙌 I agree with you 💯 about this " so called Ghettos thing " Fiesty them Fiesty. I never use/d that slang @ any time. I had noticed certain terms of areas are stained only to a single group of people. Most of these highest living areas are made up of high quality flying 🪰 crooks. Ghettos attached to Nebuchadnezzar's Tribes. Not Godly traits: But Baal's groups.

[@kennedyrichards5444]

@Zeidane Hall smh 😥

[@donnarose-caesar1946]

My country. My people. Beautiful!

[@fiolettakaczmarek7029]

I will be in July 😍

[@cathyh2086]

Love Jamaica 🇯🇲 and miss it. Great people, food and vibes ♥️

[@gennisparry4352]

Mine too.

[@arlenecameron5593]

Erik.Watching for the first time.Thanking you for your positivity and highlighting my country.Much love from the Uk.

[@pankaj-vw1fs]

As an Indian I just know it's the home of universe boss chris gyale

[@Erikthetravelguy]

👀😬

[@terryboo2881]

Sweet sweet Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Yep! Agreed!

[@victormorgado5318]

This is a wonderful engaged work on travelling, is like taking a history course in a nutshell and Erik's passion in doing so adds to the quality of the experience of watching this

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Victor! You are the best! Thank you for the kind words!

[@estherstrategicadvisor749]

@@Erikthetravelguy Thx for the detailed tour of the caves. I've never been inside & I felt I was RIGHT THERE WITH YOU! 👏💃 🎉🎊 ▪ Here's a tip for channel success: *Ask people to not only subscribe but to watch AT LEAST ONE AD UNTIL THE END.* 😁

[@sushilaspanishsongssoorooj3150]

Sweet bro this is definitely an expensive trip you would never forget 🙏🏽my daughter invited me to watch this show ;it’s awesome

[@kipzz]

He is the GOAT, Usain Bolt featured in my SONG, to be telecasted in 200 nation worldwide, kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqvcdmaNpryVnq8 if you like my songs let me know, where can I FIND your songs?

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Thank you very much! Expense is relative. I would save to make sure to stay at an all inclusive. Air can be expensive based on where your departing from. But you can find good deals into Kingston and then ten a car.

[@noblegirl1991]

The food is EXTREMELY good, fresh and organic. Air is fresh

[@Erikthetravelguy]

I love Jamaican food!

[@edrisrichardsholding6293]

@@Erikthetravelguy Pp0p

[@adifferencetosavour]

Beautiful Jamaica

[@Erikthetravelguy]

😃 Agreed!

[@natty.roots.423]

My man at Green Grotto was excellent!

[@Erikthetravelguy]

He was so much fun to hang out with!

[@julienakiganda6173]

I can feel the breeze of sweet Jamaica in my dreams

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Me too!

[@ingvaldtangen8269]

Seeing the horses made me remember my time on the Norwegian reefer ships on the banana trade between Jamaica and London back in 66/67 and 70/71. Mostly bananas, but also some mail, citrus fruits and Tia Maria from Jamaica to London, and general cargo from London to Jamaica. And on some trips also horses from London to Jamaica. The crew on Norwegian ships back then would come from all around Norway, also some from farms. So the horses was taken well care of.

[@sofiaairbnbja]

You could write good books 📚👌

[@caribmpress1255]

History...love it❤ You should share your experience on a larger platform!

[@pameladelisser4859]

I find jamaica is the island that has the total cultural Caribbean package....

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Well said!

[@cassonade8468]

Thank you for this video, this will be my next vacation.

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Fantastic! Have a wonderful trip!

[@havefunio3285]

Hi I am making a short film may I use some of these clips if I credit you but this is not being used for KZbin

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Absolutely! My request is that you share this video as well as much as you can. And remember to subscribe! Let's blow this thing up!

[@havefunio3285]

@@Erikthetravelguy I will!

[@aileanjames233]

Wow miss our Nice food at home

[@Erikthetravelguy]

I love Jamaican food! Such a fun trip! Thank you very much for your comment(s). Remember to subscribe to my channel. It really helps more people find our videos.

[@hughrobinson915]

You makeing me miss home right now man.....the food the weather everything

[@Amarib.]

Why move away?

[@gennisparry4352]

Me too!

[@lifewithmscarla622]

Beautiful Island. As each guide mentioned, the personality of the people is what makes it what it is. I'm a proud Jamaican 🇯🇲. ✌🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Excellent to hear this! We are making plans for a return visit this year!

[@Sonturist]

You will never regret a Jamaican vacation

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Agreed! 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@donnarose-caesar1946]

I love Miss T's Kitchen!! been there.

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Agreed! The food is amazing!

[@lebertbailey6102]

Home 🏡 my roots

[@barrettz6420]

God knows how much I love my country Ja

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Agreed!

[@mikelusambya8268]

Much respect to my people from Jamaica. Jah bless and always remains Almighty God

[@Erikthetravelguy]

😃😃😃😃

[@Charcmode]

Are the intros always this long? What a beautiful country Jamaica is.

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Yes, its a throwback to the TV episode thinking. We are shortening for future episodes.

[@newtonforrest8195]

GREAT,THE HOSTS SHOW THE BEAUTY OF THE PEOPLE OF THE ISLAND ,NICE DOCUMENTARY OF A BEAUTIFUL ISLAND AND ITS TREASURES LOVE IT

[@philliplyn2692]

Loving this one thanks for sharing very information blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work man there’s no place like home I’m glad to see everyone is enjoying my country like we say no problem 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Agreed! Thank you very much!

[@aileanjames233]

African Culture & 🇯🇲 jam Culture Love it . Give thank to the most High God Yahweh

[@jameswalsh2427]

Great presentation thanks. Greetings from James J in Limerick city Ireland

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Greetings! I miss that green country! Thanks for watching!

[@julie-annramjas6110]

Looove this video. Thank you for this reminder that the land of wood and water is simply amazing. Mi cah wait fi forwud! #Yaad #AhYahSuhNice #JahMekYah ❤️🇯🇲

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Julie Anne, you make me blush! Thank you!

[@lmjr400]

Beautiful 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲❤️❤️❤️I love Jamaica will be going in 2021 after all the pandemic in 2020

[@SkyWalkerCHangez]

We look forward to you coming

[@dwayneplummer12]

Who says the pandemic will end 2021? Lol

[@sharondachambers7785]

@@dwayneplummer12 pandemic is not ending as yet so I hope you can still make it lol

[@yvonnewhite1903]

The only thing i missed is the food lol💝💝💝🎇

[@gennisparry4352]

@@dwayneplummer12 Nobody on earth knows when it’s gonna end. No one can see into the future.

[@paigebuchanan1445]

Cheddar!! He gave me a tour 1st form in high school. Awesome guy of Green Grotto. ❤❤❤

[@deidreattin8389]

Need a trip to Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@Erikthetravelguy]

We all do!

[@patriciabailey708]

Sweet sweet Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Agreed!

[@BLOGBOSSJA]

Hey good vlog 👊🏾 i learn a lot from this im a jamaican

[@shanirichards820]

Jamaica is one of the best country in the world but not some of its citizens they are not that nice don’t let them fool you,

[@Erikthetravelguy]

🇯🇲👀

[@bennettstephenson9090]

so who fooling who? please don't be a Damm!! idiot whoever you are wherever you are. your comments make absolutely no sense whatsoever

[@caribmpress1255]

🙌🏾 Sweet, sweet Jamaica❤🇯🇲 #noplacelikeit #ahyahsohnice #likklebuttallawah

[@Erikthetravelguy]

❤️🇯🇲

[@skeithereducationalchannel]

Love this video .Thanks

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Thank you so much!

[@missbree1855]

VISITORS NEED TO VENTURE OUT OF THEIR RESORTS AND SUPPORT THE LOCALS!!!!

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Agreed!!!

[@donnarose-caesar1946]

Lawd mi waan go home!!

[@shanirichards820]

It’s a show she putting on ok ask her how comes for the past decades Jamaica has over a thousand murders with a population of only three millions citizens, and they’re friendly and caring yeah right 🤔😂

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Wow

[@lisawalters5447]

I'm so proud 😍 to be Jamaican, a swear,. mi love ❤️😍 mi county so, so beautiful ❤️❤️, up to the sky and back, yep! To the world!

[@Erikthetravelguy]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@wesleyrattray4236]

This tour guide through the cave is very knowledgeable, and well spoken.

[@gennisparry4352]

What’s else did you expect?

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Thanks Gennis!

[@elfredawright]

@idioms master I think Gennis Parris is a little offended by the "well spoken" part of the sentence.

[@eileenwatt8283]

Well spoken! Didn't you expect him to be " well spoken " on the job. He's interacting with a tourist so he speaks to him in a common language with proper enunciation. That's what professionals do

[@zendayasrobloxchannel116]

I live in jamaica 🇯🇲 so I am a Jamaican

[@Erikthetravelguy]

All true!

[@safeqenquizitivart542]

24:27 That is a fantastic moment! 😆

[@Erikthetravelguy]

He was so funny! Remember to subscribe to my channel, please! Thank you!

[@barbararobinson8007]

Thank you for this beautiful video showing our lovely island 🏝. I have fun watching keep up the good work I love ❤️ the cave.well done.

[@Erikthetravelguy]

You are too kind!!!! Thank you so much and remember to subscribe!!!

[@sxm2004]

Stay as long as you can. I've been to Jamaica all most 15 times and alot of times for 12 and 15 days spending time at 2 different resorts and We still can't wait to get back. MY wife and I have traveled to a lot of places. But we put Jamaica at the top of our list every time.

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Brilliant!!!

[@bambicella8813]

Most decedants of jamaican are slaves taken from nigeria igbo tribe. Jamaican language is similar to nigeria pidgin.

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Thanks for the insight!

[@lestersmith7974]

Most of us Americans are squeamish when it comes eating goat meat, which is very stupid if you asked me, most Americans love to eat lamb which is sheep's meat or mutton, but when it comes to goat we all act like it's canibalism or eating our pets.

[@Erikthetravelguy]

I am one of those Americans!!!! For whatever reason, it is simply not my favorite.

[@earlwilliams73A77]

Hey, what about the un- laven meat 🍖. That's forbidden 🚫??? Come with your N.T. Answers.

[@northside3701]

Dude this was decent but you need to explore island more. Next time hit up the Rum making factories, ask about the Bauxite mining, see what's happening in Port Royal, plenty more to explore dude!

[@singuntothelordinspiredbyt9140]

I have not had run-down meal since I was a kid..and by the way, run-down food was mostly for the poor.. as the restsuranture was saying.. it's made with grated coco it juice. You add food items, spices and herbs. There are times no meant because some people could afford meat. You boiled down to a creamy flavorful consistency. My mom would make run-down when she had no meat and rice to cook. It's great to see run-down being served as a cultural meal and is no longer seen as a poor person's dish.

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Agreed! What a cool comment. Thank you.

[@cleverB634]

That was then. Everybody doing rundown now.

[@gennisparry4352]

It was good! Salted mackerel was not cheap in those days. Every Jamaican back then will tell you , they have eaten “Run dung” many times” I wish I had some to eat right now!

[@Erikthetravelguy]

I'm hungry just thinking about it!

[@shotostonero]

❤️🥂

[@josephinehibbert27]

I think I now know where my next vacation will be.

[@Erikthetravelguy]

You will love it!

[@mrdre78]

HOME 😊😍💚💛🖤💚💛🖤 I miss my Jamaica

[@Erikthetravelguy]

There's no place like HOME!

[@mills2277]

I loooooove your intro good job!! #newsub

[@elfredawright]

Green Grotto host is very knowledgeable and intelligent. I remember when Green Grotto was the club of the day!👌

[@Erikthetravelguy]

We love him! He was so awesome to work with!

[@phyllismcleod350]

I believe Jamaica the Caribbean holistic surpassed the island description. The Caribbean is a continent made up of many nations and Jamaica is one of the Caribbean nations. Continent of the Caribbean

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Thanks!

[@joanpaul8940]

No Where like Yaad. Jamaica Style and Vibes!!

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Yes!

[@LUDENIGMYERS]

Beautiful property and lovely presentation. Love it!

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Thank you Ludeni!

[@caribbeanworldchannel_cwct7283]

Up up up Jamaica Land we love.

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Yes!!!!

[@CountryWhiteJamaican]

Lovely county - beautiful JAMAICA!!

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Yes!!!!

[@hartatiinoue4432]

Someday I will go to jamaica. I like ttavelling

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Fantastic!!!

[@victormorgado5318]

Ocho Rios is where Keith Richards settled in the 70s, lots of music in his house

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Nice!

[@rasscafu]

Lewis District represent Chad.

[@RobBoryckiGolf]

Love Jamaica!!! Love the cave tour!!

[@Erikthetravelguy]

That guy was awesome! You must go!

[@itsajamaicantingtv7018]

Great video

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Thank you very much for watching!!!

[@marialazema4694]

Unique island, just like some of the people.

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Ha! Are we all a blend though?

[@cherylbuchanan7768]

Love this.

[@Erikthetravelguy]

😀 I can hear the ocean waves right now!

[@gracewright8782]

Thank you for sharing my country

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Your country is easy to share!!!!

[@mahtababdullahi8867]

Jamaica 🇯🇲 is beautiful 😻

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Agreed! ❤️❤️❤️

[@oneildeer3595]

Welcome to Jamaica 🇯🇲one love ❣️

[@Erikthetravelguy]

🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@JAMAICAJourney]

Thanks for highlighting Jamaica 🇯🇲. We definitely have a lot to offer!

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Yes you do!!!🇯🇲❤️🇯🇲❤️🇯🇲

[@MsJamusic]

Very informative!

[@Erikthetravelguy]

You are too kind, thank you.

[@dorothyt8080]

Beautiful

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Thank you!

[@didiertaylor5466]

this is a very good video

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Thank you very much! We had fun making it!

[@omarlawrence2248]

This is an amazing roundup of a bit of what Jamaica has to offer n I thank u sir for showcasing my island to d rest of d world...nuff respect

[@Erikthetravelguy]

❤️❤️

[@paulwilliams4560]

Love it couldn't have said it any better am getting emotional proud Jamaican, no fake we are real people warmed kind hearted genuine loving despite our issues we as Jamaican just need to appreciate each other more and continue to display that Love and kind hospitality to the rest of the world !!

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Agree, Paul!!!

[@omarlawrence2248]

Good job Erik 👏

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Thanks Omar!!!

[@yawdy88]

Thanks for showcasing my beautiful Island 🏝️

[@Erikthetravelguy]

It was my pleasure!!!

[@Max86421]

🇯🇲🇯🇲❤❤

[@Erikthetravelguy]

Hi Max! Remember to subscribe to my channel. It really helps more people find our videos.