Check out some of the things Jamaicans abroad miss about the island below and share your thoughts.

1. Ackee – while there is a supply of tinned ackees on the shelves in some communities in the United States and Britain, where there is a heavy population of Jamaicans, nothing compares to the ackees that are picked fresh from the tree, cleaned and cooked in Jamaica.

2. Roast Breadfruit – This is also another delicacy that has most Jamaicans abroad watering at the mouth.

3. Mangoes – all varieties of this succulent fruit are always a dream come true for Jamaicans who return home.

4. The Otaheite Apple – the sweet fruit is always a favourite of Jamaicans in the diaspora.

5. Sweet Sop – The name says it all. This one never fails to excite the taste buds.

6. Naseberry – Another succulent fruit that is worth travelling miles to enjoy.

7. The High Grade – While it is illegal to be found in possession of more than two ounces of the high grade marijuana in the island, many foreigners, Jamaican born and others, make enjoying some of the weed one of the priorities of a trip there.

8. White Rum – They love the sweet coconut water and white rum.

9. Red Stripe Beer – While the famous Jamaican beverage is sold abroad, nothing compares to an ice cold beer downed under the tropical sun.

10. Getting their groove back – Many Jamaicans abroad long for a rock in the hay with an authentic, local fling who can turn up the heat yard style.

11. Home-made ginger beer – A host of ginger-based products are available abroad but the home-made ginger beer from Jamaica is in a class by itself.

12. Seafood from Hellshire, Port Royal or Little Ochi – The way seafood is prepared in Jamaica blasts the international competition out of the water.

13. The Vibes – There is just something about the vibe and mood of the Jamaican people that can be found nowhere else in the world. Whether it is the woman in the marketplace, the hustle and bustle of city centres, the smile of a bartender or just hanging with long lost friends, Jamaica is simply the best.

14. Partying – Jamaica can be one big party as the locals know how to enjoy themselves despite the harsh economic times.

15. Patty – Nothing quite like a freshly-made beef patty from Tastee or Juici

16. KFC – Sure there is KFC in the United States and England but it doesn’t match the spicy taste profile we like