Posts by Jessie Festa
Culture Shock: My First Onsen Experience In Japan
“When doing the Japanese onsen you’ll bring a small and big towel to the locker room where you can leave the big towel in a locker or basket. The baths are separated by male and female. You’ll then remove your clothes and bring your small towel with you to the public bathing area to wash…Read more...
Is Technology Ruining Travel?
“What are your must have travel apps?” I was currently being interviewed by a weekly radio show focused on travel. I pondered the question. Sure, because I was a travel blogger and traveling was a business for me I used Instagram and Twitter to promote the destinations I would be writing about; however, when it…Read more...
Notes On Measuring Travel In Friends Rather Than Miles
“A journey is best measured in friends rather than miles” – Tim Cahill Sometimes, I feel like I’m the only traveler on the planet who doesn’t love Rio de Janeiro. I know, I know. What’s wrong with me? I hiked Sugar Loaf and Pico Da Tijuca, ate tasty tapioca from street vendors, saw colorful street…Read more...
Immersive Travel: Top Cultural Experiences In French Polynesia
For those who enjoy cultural travel, French Polynesia is an excellent destination. Settled by ancient Polynesians who arrived from Southeast Asia on outrigger canoes, each island has its own personality and tells a piece of the story. To help you with planning a trip to French Polynesia, here are some top culturally-immersive experiences. 1. Visit…Read more...
Essential South African Experiences For The Adventurous Traveler
Visiting South Africa? The country has much to offer travelers: Quality wine, exotic wildlife, farm-to-fork food, natural beauty, rich culture, and, possibly the number one reason to visit, diverse adventure. Whether you’re interested in interacting with predators, hang-gliding over mountains, jumping from the world’s highest Bungy, or having a serene balloon experience, you can find…Read more...
Discover New York: Regional Farmhouse Cooking In Hell’s Kitchen
Hell’s Kitchen may not be Manhattan’s quietest neighborhood; however, one venue offers the chance to transport yourself to authentic Italy. At Tavola, regional farmhouse cooking — mainly focusing on Puglia, Sicily and Rome — and a simple but high-quality wine menu delight guests’ senses, while a 7,000-pound wood burning double oven cooks pizza in one and…Read more...
4 Do-It-Yourself Dining Experiences Near Namba Station In Osaka, Japan
For food-focused travelers, Japan should be at the top of the to-do list. Not only is traditional Japanese cuisine on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, but you’ll find an array of dining and meal styles. During a recent trip to Osaka — often touted as the “food capital of Japan” — I found do-it-yourself-dining to…Read more...
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