Posts by Jessie Festa
Eilat’s Treehouse Spa At Dolphin Reef Is A Hidden Gem In Israel
My first thoughts of Eilat are that it looks like your typical seaside city, shop and restaurant-filled beachfront promenades, big brand resorts, and sidewalks filled with tanned smiling tourists. After being in Jerusalem, I feel like I’ve gone from the US to Israel back to the US, and I’m not sure how I feel about…Read more...
How To Eat Fufu In Ghana, Africa
When traveling, experiencing the food of a culture can be one of the most exciting parts of the journey. Not only can you learn about a group of people by their dining etiquette, but, hey, eating is fun. I was lucky to travel to Ghana in Western Africa where dining rules and the cuisine itself differ…Read more...
Tasty Travels: Learning To Make Soba Noodles From Scratch In Japan
My trip to Japan’s Kansai Region was sponsored by the Japan National Tourism Organization. I was not required to write this post nor was I compensated for it. All opinions are 100% my own. I love all carbs, but I’ve always had a special affinity for soba noodles — which you absolutely must try when…Read more...
Slovenia Travel: Local Ljubljana Experiences For Solo Travelers
Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, is full of guidebook recommended attractions: the Ljubljana Castle, the Triple and Dragon Bridges, the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, the many art and history museums. When I travel, however, I like to wander aimlessly and make organic discoveries, as well as book immersive local activities for a more memorable trip…Read more...
Can You Slow Travel On A Short Trip?
I’m an avid fan of slow travel, travel speak for, well, traveling slowly. I’d much rather stay in one destination for a long period of time and really get to know the place and its people, than change locations every other day and “see more.” Sure, you may be physically viewing more, but in my…Read more...
The No Picture Holiday Experiment
By Sam Lloyd-Bennett Taking pictures is a great way of recording memories, but do we take them too much? During a recent traveling expedition of South America and Canada I took a great deal of photos and stopped at many tourist attractions. Many of the tours were completely based around taking photos, with guides driving between…Read more...
Bus-free Through India: That Time I Was Charged By An Elephant
After cycling 60 miles (97 kilometers), high-altitude camping at 2,200 meters (7,218 feet) and hiking 11 miles (17 kilometer) uphill — including ascending the Western Ghats second-highest peak, Meesapulimala, at 2,640 meters (8,661 feet) — I thought today would be my day off. I thought wrong. Rare Birds On my Kalypso Adventures India travel itinerary,…Read more...
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