Blog - The World Up Closer

Casa Chichipicas- Valle De Bravo, Mexico (Photo Gallery)

February 10, 2020

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 8th time is near! I adore Mexico so much— the food, the people, the culture! I always say that Mexico is close to enough to get to but far enough to experience something totally different. Though this was at leas[...]

Schengen Visa Requirements for Jamaicans

February 3, 2020

Posted In: Europe | Germany | Travels | Visa Tips | Visas

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. I have already gone through my 5th Schengen visa. In addition, it is also one of the most commonly asked questions across my social media platforms. Planing a trip soon to Europe or thinking of visiting one day...[...]

5 Ultimate Jamaican Experiences

January 27, 2020

Posted In: Caribbean | Jamaica

I have recently completed Jamaica's 14 parishes in 14 days— 14 days around the island seeking out the best experiences, the best sights and the best Jamaica has to offer. While having previously visited these parishes on several different occasions, doing the whirlwind of a road trip, I felt it was necessary to highlight the best. If you are a Jamaic[...]

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20 Best Visa-Free Countries To Visit On A Jamaican Passport in 2020

December 8, 2019

Posted In: Travels | Visa Tips | Visas

It is that time of the year again—where to travel to and how to get there on your Jamaican passport. The Jamaican passport is getting better and better each year and if there is every a time I feel inspired to share— the time is now. Just like the last 3 years, here am I with the 10 Best visa-free... welp, let's scratch that! Here am I with the[...]

4 Things To Remember When Travelling Long Term

July 24, 2019

At one time or another, we all let our minds wander to the prospect of leaving our mundane existence behind to set off on a travel adventure. For 30% of workers, in fact, the urge is so strong that they’d be willing to take a pay cut in exchange for more travel opportunities. From the outside looking in, it would appear to be a one-way ticket to happiness,[...]

Sleeping On A HouseBoat: Kerala Backwaters, South India

May 1, 2019

Posted In: Asia Pacific | India | Travels

For a whole of 17 days, I spent life roaming around Kerala, India. Taking in all the must-see things, the must-do things, eating like a local and all-in-all having the experience of a lifetime. Having just visited the country for the very first time, you would realized that cruising on the sleepy backwaters of the south on one of the houseboats is highly[...]

Visa-Free “First World” Countries On A Caribbean Passport

April 27, 2019

Posted In: Asia Pacific | Malaysia | Popular | Singapore | South Korea

I had just been on sort of a whirlwind tour around Asia stopping over in first Abu Dhabi, then moving on to India, Singapore, Japan and then South Korea. Each time I visit somewhere new or each time I go on a series of trips, I always find it to be such a pleasure to come back here and add some value. Sorting and seeking out ways to best travel on a Carib[...]

Japan For Every First Time Visitor: Everything You Need To Know

April 22, 2019

Posted In: Asia Pacific | Japan | Popular | Solo Traveling

With Japan always being high on the list, I am happy to have had the chance to explore the country on a whirlwind and sharing the highlights. Within a short time span, I immersed myself in just about everything: the food, the temples and to add a few of the unusual—sleeping inside a capsule and having firsthand experiences with the singing toilets. In o[...]

7 Best Eats In Downtown Anchorage, Alaska

March 12, 2019

Before arriving in Alaska, I had my heart set on trying out some of what was best known to the city and to the state. From their well-known King crab legs to their locally brewed beer; they were on the top of my list with just a week try out as many things as I possibly could. Here are the best eats to have in downtown Anchorage, Alaska. Glacier Br[...]

Experiencing Dublin On A Budget (Historical & Cultural Visits)

March 11, 2019

Posted In: Dublin | Europe | Ireland

If you are currently reading this, chances are you are looking to go somewhere, someplace soon. Whilst I am always up to go just about anywhere across the globe to have that "once in life experience", I also recognize that it can be expensive. I have previously written about traveling to Iceland on a budget and in this post, we look at another pictures[...]