Posts by Jessie Festa
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...
Why Everyone Should Backpack With Their Significant Other
“I thought you said we’d be able to find a hostel,” Chris said, a hint of anger in his voice. We were currently in Guatemala, in Lake Atitlan’s famous San Pedro to be more exact, baking in the sun as we wandered the narrow streets for over an hour trying to find accommodation. I’d promised…Read more...
Arizona Travel: Exploring Sedona By Jeep [Photo + Video Essay]
I can’t quite recall the first time I laid eyes on a photo of Sedona’s vibrant red rocks, but I do know that it’s a place I’ve been wanting to go for years now. Interestingly, I had an uncle who had been inviting me to visit him in Phoenix, only about two hours from Sedona,…Read more...
15 Travel Resolutions To Make This Year
It’s the beginning of a new year and the time when people start thinking of ways to improve themselves in 2014. Instead of just focusing on how to make yourself better, why not think about ways to make your travels more worthwhile? To help, here are 15 travel resolutions to make this year. Go Green…Read more...
Hiking & Mule Riding My Way Through Arizona’s Grand Canyon [Photo Essay]
When I was 16, my parents took a trip to Arizona’s Grand Canyon. As I couldn’t skip high school classes, I had to stay behind and stare enviously at stunning red rock and colorful sunset Grand Canyon photos from from my email in New York. Then, at the age of 27, my dad announced he’d…Read more...
Is Colombia Safe? Everything You Need To Know
Is Colombia safe? It’s a question I’ve gotten many times since returning from two weeks traveling through the country. Colombia has been a dream destination for me ever since I backpacked through South America and didn’t make it there. In November 2014, however, I finally got my chance. A friend of mine from NYC had found $400…Read more...
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