Posts by Jessie Festa
6 Signs You’ve Survived A Trip To Trinidad And Tobago
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Photo Journal: Lake Views From Colombia’s Piedra del Peñol
This photo was taken while visiting Colombia, specifically after climbing El Peñol, a 740-step monolith in Guatape. It was a great experience, especially as I was taking a break from traveling solo and having some adventures with friends (including the lovely Seattle’s Travels). Ascending the winding steps awarded aerial views of the surrounding crystalline lakes,…Read more...
My Travel Tattoos & What They Mean To Me [Mini Photo Essay]
I’ve always thought of my body as a canvas. Piercings, crazy hair colors and styles, statement piece clothing and tattoos have always helped me express my personality and interests in a way that made me feel confident. I consider myself a bit quirky, somewhat alternative and very passionate, and tattoos have helped me show this…Read more...
How To Have Your Trip Planned For $15
Good morning, my lovely readers. Very often, I get messages from you all asking for help with trip planning. Because I only have limited time in my day between keeping the blog up and running, freelancing, tour guiding, traveling and attempting to not get evicted from my apartment, I’m not always able to be as…Read more...
That Time I Rode The NYC Subway…Without Pants [Photo Essay]
Last Sunday, I did something I can honestly say I’ve never done — and never thought I’d do — before: rode the subway in New York City…pants-less. That’s right. On a crowded subway car heading from Brooklyn to Manhattan, in the dead of winter, I wore a sweater, jacket, hat, gloves, scarf and underwear, sans…Read more...
Wildlife Adventures: Swimming With Sharks And Sea Lions In The Galapagos Islands
“Don’t freak out, but there are two huge hammerhead sharks right below us.” My guide Jens’ attempt at having me “not freak out” over the two carnivorous beasts that are 10 feet away from my juicy calves only leads me to begin shrieking and jumping on his back. Soon, though, the sharks are gone, and…Read more...
Travel Safety: How To Never Get Pickpocketed Again
Travel safety should be your #1 concern when traveling. Here, I share my secret weapon for NEVER getting pickpocketed at home or on the road. Read more...
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