Posts by Jessie Festa
The World On A Shoestring: Your Ultimate Guide To Traveling Long-Term On The Cheap
“If I win the lottery, I will travel the world” is a common thought. Many dream of traveling but put it off as they don’t think they have enough money. The truth is, if you really have the will to travel, at least when living in the developed world, there is always a way. With…Read more...
Having A Shabushabu Experience In Gion, Kyoto, Japan
One of the most interesting restaurants I ate at during my trip to Kyoto, Japan, was at Gion Gyuzen (323 Gionmachikitagawa, Higashiyamaku) and partaking in some traditional shabushabu. Upon entering the restaurant I was asked to remove my shoes and was escorted to a private room with sliding doors and a low table adorned with…Read more...
Solo Travel, Local Culture And Going Beyond The Guidebook In Thailand
Looking for an in-depth Thailand travel guide? Thailand expert and editor of One Weird Globe Chris Backe shares his knowledge of the country with advice and recommendations on how to travel on a budget, immerse yourself in local culture and go beyond the guidebook in this fascinating destination. 1. For those wanting to have a…Read more...
Discover New York: Central Park Through The Eyes Of A Local Photographer
If an effort to explore my home like a tourist and really take advantage of the fact I live in one of the greatest cities in the world (in my opinion, anyway), I’ve started letting my camera be my guide and going on photo safaris in different locations around New York City. Today’s journey took…Read more...
5 Amazing Ways You Can Explore India’s Spiritual Side
Spiritual India is something you should experience at least once. To help you plan your trip, here are five top places for finding this side of the country!Read more...
An Unusual Celebration: Notes On Losing A Friend (And Keeping Their Memory Alive)
“No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the friendship of those who are thoroughly persuaded of each other’s worth.” – Robert Southey, English author and poet Tonight, I went to a birthday party. While that may not sound like something worth declaring this wasn’t just any birthday celebration, but an impromptu party…Read more...
Solo Travel, Local Culture And Going Beyond The Guidebook In Montreal, Canada
Looking to travel to Montreal, Canada? Montreal native Jennifer Doré Dallas shares her local knowledge of the city with advice and recommendations below on how to travel on a budget, solo and beyond the guidebook through this fascinating destination. 1. For a beyond the guidebook experience Visit the Villeray neighborhood, which is where I live.…Read more...
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