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Butterfly Valley, China: Where Visitors Become Family

By Jessie Festa | | Updated on October 19, 2020
“Mom, I can’t take it anymore! I need to get out of here!” I cry into the phone. I have just found three humungous spiders in my room, one of which was apparently an Olympic sprinter in a past life and thought it funny to chase me around the room until I squashed it with…Read more...

Next Trip Planner Quiz Results

By Jessie Festa | | Updated on January 26, 2015
1-10 Points: You love the beach! If there’s sun, sand and hammocks you’re in your personal paradise. If you don’t mind splurging, French Polynesia is an excellent choice, although I recommend going beyond Tahiti to islands like Fakarava (great for diving), Raiatea (amazing culture and heritage) and Tahaa (just bike, hike and enjoy the natural…Read more...

My Favorite Destinations for Getting Away From Tourists

By Jessie Festa | | Updated on December 21, 2023
Yes, I know I am technically a tourist when traveling, as much as I hate that word and being called one. However, sometimes when traveling I like to get away from the tourists and crowds and just relax. Here have been some of my favorite destinations thus far in my travels to do this: Gimmelwald,…Read more...

Biking and Rafting in Yangshuo, China

By Jessie Festa | | Updated on September 30, 2023
Yangshuo, China, is a great place to visit if you want to get out of the big cities and experience some outdoor beauty while still feeling like you’re near civilization. While this is a big tourist destination (I stayed on what is known as “West Street” because so many Westerners go there), its smaller town…Read more...
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