Jessie Festa

Discover New York: Absinthe & Al Capone At William Barnacle Tavern

By Jessie Festa | Updated on February 2, 2026

William Barnacle Tavern in NYC holds a dark history, a bright present and an enlightening absinthe culture. Here’s why you shouldn’t miss it. Read more...

An Open Letter From The Mother Of A Female Solo Traveler

By Jessie Festa | Updated on May 30, 2025

In this open letter, my mom shares how she coped with my solo travels and reflects on my earliest trips alone.Read more...

Notes On Dating A Non-Traveler (And How I See Love On The Road Differently Now)

By Jessie Festa | Updated on April 8, 2020

Okay, so let me start off by saying that when I say “non-traveler” I don’t mean my boyfriend doesn’t travel. In fact, he speaks fluent Italian, loves getting away to remote destinations and is super adventurous (he just took me rock climbing in Brooklyn — who knew?). What I mean is that he doesn’t travel…Read more...

India Video Adventure: Kayaking, Cycling And Hiking My Way Through Kerala

By Jessie Festa | Updated on August 20, 2020

Get inspired to travel through this India video! So I’m trying to start doing more film stuff for my readers, hence this India video. I’m starting with my very first edited video of my kayaking, cycling, and kayaking trip through Kerala, India. Some highlights include the Cardamom Route, Silent Valley National Park, Messapulimala (the second-highest…Read more...