Welcome
The World Up Closer is an award-winning travel blog that focuses on solo trips, visa-tips and destinations around the globe.

MEET THE WORLD UP CLOSER
Hi everyone! My name is Shea Powell, the Creator and Adventurer behind The World Up Closer.
With such a wandering heart and an inspired mind to travel my thoughts has somewhat led me to a world experience of which I am happy to share with like-minded globetrotters, travelers and dreamers in this little space I call, The World Up Closer.
Having done my first solo trips in South America it has inspired me to go over and beyond.
I now travel for a living and share the experience as I go along.
Come on the journey with me and see how I experience The World Up Closer.
Places I've been
Latest on the blog

Jamaica Food & Drink Festival: An Experience In A Box
Another Jamaica Food & Drink Festival with 5 different featured meals on 5 different days. This particular meal course was dubbed with the title “Bakers

Casa Chichipicas- Valle De Bravo, Mexico (Photo Gallery)
I just returned home from one of my favourite countries— Mexico! This was probably my 5th time visiting the country and my 6th, 7th.. and

Schengen Visa Requirements for Jamaicans
Exploring Europe can be fun. The history, the architecture, the food. But as for like most countries, a visa is required for Jamaicans to visit.