From hiking Dunn's River Falls to having bun and cheese, here are international pop artist Shenseea's picks for how to experience the best of her island. Though Jamaica is known as a tropical retreat, it's also a country of contrasts, where the island's serene beaches and lush Blue Mountains coexist with bustling urban streets. Kingston, the island's capital, is buzzing with energy and offers travellers new hotels, swanky lounges and museums dedicated to Jamaica's art and culture.
We spoke to Shenseea , the Kingston-born international pop artist who broke out in 2017 with the cheeky viral dancehall hit Loodi , to get her advice on how to experience the city where she grew up and the scenic countryside beyond. "I was born in Kingston, but I also love being in nature, surrounded by greenery," she says. “My grandparents had acres of land in St Elizabeth, where they used to farm and raise cattle.
It wasn't noisy like the city, and I sometimes miss the farming and the smell of the country." Though the singer spends several months of the year touring around the world, she goes back to her hometown as often as six or seven times a year. "It's important to reconnect with your roots," the Grammy-nominated artist says.
"Kingston is my home. It's where I grew up, and it's just where my heart is. Nothing can compare to the nonstop energy of Kingston.
" Jamaica's tropical weather makes it an ideal place to spend the last months of the year. In autumn and winter, the island's rainy season.
