Posts by Jessie Festa
Exploring Germany’s Berlin Wall History, 25 Years After The Fall
On May 23, 1962, a 14-year-old boy named Winfried Tews ran for dear life. Scrambling over the walls and jumping into a canal, desperation propelled him forward. Despite the dangerous situation, despite the people he was leaving behind, despite the guard who was killed in the crossfire, despite the East German border guards shooting at…Read more...
10 Amazing Offbeat Things To Do In Germany
These amazing things to do in Germany are great for quirky travelers seeking offbeat experiences, like modern art in a cotton mill and urban rock climbing!Read more...
Leipzig: A Must-Have Day Trip From Berlin, Germany
Munich, Berlin, Hamburg. These are the common cities I hear tourists discuss when planning a trip to Germany. After a recent trip to Leipzig, I can’t believe this city isn’t on the list. Not only is it a short and straight trip from Berlin — not to mention cheaper than the capital — but it’s…Read more...
17 Essential Germany Transportation Tips For Travelers
For those traveling through Germany, it’s also guaranteed you’ll be using the public transport system — especially the trains — at some point during your travels. If you’re unfamiliar with how this works or if you don’t speak German, this can be quite confusing (I had quite a few mishaps myself as I got familiar…Read more...
11 Essential Tips For Overcoming Your Fear Of Traveling
I often receive emails from people who have read articles about my trips telling me how much they want to travel, but how scared they are to actually take the plunge. Many are terrified of flying, while others think they’re too old. Moreover, some people are worried they won’t be able to afford it, will…Read more...
Discover New York: Simit + Smith Delivers A Healthy Dose Of Turkish Culture
Bagels. Pizza. Sandwiches. There’s no denying New Yorkers love their bread; however, it can be difficult to find a satisfying food for those craving carbs who want something different (and to watch their waistline). That’s where Simit + Smith, a quickly growing artisanal cafe chain, comes in, bringing the healthy and traditional Turkish staple to…Read more...
Hiking Ryan Mountain In Joshua Tree National Park [Photo Essay]
California’s Joshua Tree National Park is something from another planet, or at least that’s how it seems. In my mind, the park always had a cloak of mystery and sometimes even darkness wrapped around it, the very place where Charles Manson and his followers hid out, where curious druggies experiment with peyote and where extraterrestrial…Read more...
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