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Jamaica Bacchanal 2013: Socarobics and Bacchanal Fridays

Bacchanal Jamaica 2013 Le Masquerade

Hey travel lovers! Can you believe I’ve never been to a carnival before!?!? Well, I’ve been to Atlanta’s Carnival, but that’s not quite the same as winin’ it up in the Caribbean or getting my samba on in Rio. I vow to change that in 2014, but in the mean time, I’m happy to have […]

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Jah9, New Name Artiste Talks Travel

Jah9 New Name Album

In Jamaica, music truly is the life force. It’s nearly impossible to visit the island and not be moved by the music, whether it’s the reggae rhythms of Bob Marley or a more rough and raucous dancehall tune. Over time, I’ve been introduced to some amazing talent including, Jazz on Dub artist, Janine “Jah9” Cunningham. I first heard Jah9 sing on a […]

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Portland’s Calling

Jamaica Jazz and Blues Logo 2012 The Art of Music

Last year this time, I had received my press accreditation for Jamaica Jazz and Blues, a 3 night concert series held in Trelawny, Jamaica. Shortly after, I was notified that I had won a Jamaica Jazz and Blues VIP trip for two. I was already in Jamaica at the time and brought down one of my good friends, […]

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Jamaica in London (Part 3)

Usain Bolt, Jamaica in London

Jamaica in London, Part 3 In East London, just off of Brick Lane, on a Scalter Street parking lot wall, you’ll find this…a very color tribute to the fastest man in the world, Mr. Usain St. Leo Bolt. Painted by James Cochran (aka Jimmy C.). Cochran. Jimmy C. studied at the University of South Australia […]

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5 Steps to Make Your Travel Dreams Come True

New Year's Even Party Kingston Jamaica

Happy New Year travel lovers and welcome to 2013! I hope you’ve all taken some time to reflect on 2012 and are ready to continue this year making your dreams and goals (especially as it pertains to travel) a reality. Last year was an amazing year in travel. In contrast to 2011,  I only visited […]

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