Posts by Jessie Festa
The Benefits Of Traveling Solo Later In Life
Solo vacations can initially seem like a daunting experience regardless of age, but more people than ever are choosing this liberating option and that includes seniors and retirees. Coaxing a parent or grandparent towards taking those first travel steps can also be difficult, but explaining the benefits may just do the trick. A paid-for vacation…Read more...
Croatia Adventure: Learning To Rock Climb In Split
I don’t even notice at first. One minute I’m chatting animatedly with my Croactive Holidays climbing guides, Kristian and Pacho, the next I hear a loud thud and feel my teeth smash together. I’m confused. Did something just happen? Suddenly, I feel a warm liquid begin to drizzle down my face, into my eye. Instinctively…Read more...
11 Reasons The Azores Should Be Your Next Trip
For those having trouble deciding where to go next, I recently returned from a trip to the Azores — a group of nine volcanic islands located 950 miles west of Lisbon, Portugal’s capital — and loved it. To be honest, I’d never heard of the destination before going (bad travel blogger!) and was shocked to…Read more...
Going Back In Time By Bike In Zagreb, Croatia
Typically, there usually isn’t a driving force behind my trip booking, aside for my insatiable thirst to discover new places. Croatia, however, was different. Recently breaking up with my boyfriend combined with a number of personal issues back home had me craving some alone time in a faraway place. I’d always wanted to go to…Read more...
My Most Ridiculous Bus Encounters Backpacking South America
This article takes a humorous look at my time backpacking South America, and the ridiculous bus encounters I had. Feel free to laugh at my expense!Read more...
Azores Exploration: An Epic São Miguel Road Trip
The first thing you’ll notice is the bright emerald green, lush flora coating mountains and plains, flowers adding a colorful contrast. What makes the scene extra striking is the steam that rises seemingly without reason from the ground, as if you’ve entered a hell’s paradise. It’s important to remember that São Miguel, also referred to…Read more...
In Defense Of The Selfie Stick
The selfie stick has been getting a bad rap. Not only is it now officially banned in many major museums around the world to help keep collections safe and disruptions to a minimum, but the New York Post called it “the most controversial gift of 2014.” Sure, I’ve seen my fair share of narcissistic Instagram…Read more...
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