Although Jamaica and Panama are great places to visit I could never call them home. But my journey has made me want to discover more of this part of the world because it's such a unique place. For me, this trip was just the beginning.
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My top view
We visited a place called Moore Town in Portland, Jamaica, from where we had one of the best views of the Blue Mountains. We were about 2,000m above sea level so we had an incredible panoramic spectacle and the climate was just perfect. It was about 26C up there and the air was so fresh. Down in Kingston it would have been around 38C.
My favourite beach bar
During our trip to Jamaica we had only one day off so we travelled down to Treasure Beach, to Jake's Place Place (001 876 965 3000; island outpost.com), which is owned by Chris Blackwell. It's a very cool café-bar and hotel on a beautiful beach. Although I can get bored sitting on a beach all day, Jake's is the perfect setting to relax, enjoy the sunshine and listen to the ocean.
My top city
We filmed in the Plaza Major in the old part of Panama City, the Casco Viejo. Here you'll find some of the most beautiful buildings in the city. Right next to the Presidential Palace there is a wonderful old cathedral and the buildings are Spanish colonial in style. The houses in the square are so stunning you can't help dreaming about buying one and renovating it.
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