Posts by Jessie Festa
1,2,3 Go! Eating Snail in Ghana, Africa
Snail hunting. It was one of the children’s favorite activities when I did a homestay in Ghana, Africa. We’d wait until dark, grab flashlights and buckets, and collect as many snails as we could find. For me, it was a way to bond with the children and help out; for them, it was a fun way…Read more...
Dingle, Ireland: The Outdoor Adventure Destination You Shouldn’t Skip
While I’m not saying you shouldn’t spend a few days in Dublin and see what all the hype is about, there are many other worthwhile destinations in Ireland that many backpackers seem to skip over. One of these places is Dingle, Ireland. And, in my opinion, it should be on every Ireland travel guide. It’s…Read more...
Biking and Rafting in Yangshuo, China
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...
Photo Essay: Drag Queens, Balloon Penises, and Comical Erotic Performances
Lips in New York City is well known for its drag queens, lively shows (personally, my favorite performance was “My Vagina is 8 Miles Wide”), and frozen cosmos. With a group of 15 girls going out for my birthday, I decided to make a reservation at the drag restaurant. We all had a blast, from…Read more...
Drums, Dancing & Palm Wine In Kokrobite, Ghana
For those traveling in Ghana, Africa, who want to get out of the big, noisy capital city of Accra, Kokrobite is a beach paradise located less than an hour away. The village is easily accessible by tro-tro from Tema Station, Kaneshie Market, or anywhere else you see people hailing a car. Kokrobite can provide both a perfect day trip or…Read more...
Backpacking Europe: Route Planning & Train Schedules
Planning a Backpacking Route Through Europe I remember when I was planning my solo backpacking adventure through Europe the most difficult thing for me to figure out before-hand was the train schedule, especially when I wanted to check to see if particular sections of my route were doable or if I would reach a particular…Read more...
Meet Jodi Ettenberg, Former Lawyer Turned World Traveler
Meet Jodi Ettenberg, travel photographer and founder of Legal Nomads, a travel site that follows her adventures (and mis-adventures!) around the world. Jodi is a former lawyer from Montreal who quit her job to become a marshmallow-addicted globe trotter. What inspired you to start traveling?I saw a documentary on the trans-Siberian trains when I was…Read more...
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