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Hi, I'm Jeff — I've filmed my way through 90+ countries.
Jeff James (JJ) is the host of Island Hopper TV. Originally founded in 2016 as a tropical island guide based in Hawaii, Island Hopper TV quickly spread around the world as JJ became more and more interested in traveling abroad.
Every guide comes from real experience — visiting each destination in person, meeting locals, tasting the food, and finding the places tourists usually miss.
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