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Galapagos Islands are well known for their endemic wildlife, unique flora and strong
ecological philosophy. However, the destination isn’t the only place in the world to experience an unparalleled natural setting. In fact, islands inÂ
Asia,Â
South America,Â
Europe and even the continent of Antarctica all feature one-of-a-kind encounters for those interested in seeing something new in the outdoors.
Scuba dive one of the most diverse coral reefs in the world in Vanuatu, relax on pristine white beaches onÂ
Brazil‘s Fernando de Noronha and witness the hundreds of sunbathing sea lions onÂ
Kangaroo Island inÂ
Australia. These are just a few of the experiences to be had in these worthwhile destinations.
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About Jessie Festa
Jessie Festa is a New York-based travel content creator who is passionate about empowering her audience to experience new places and live a life of adventure. She is the founder of the solo female travel blog, Jessie on a Journey, and is editor-in-chief of Epicure & Culture, an online conscious tourism magazine. Along with writing, Jessie is a professional photographer and is the owner of NYC Photo Journeys, which offers New York photo tours, photo shoots, and wedding photography. Her work has appeared in publications like USA Today, CNN, Business Insider, Thrillist, and WestJet Magazine.