Posts by Jessie Festa
Notes On Traveling With People You Hate
I have found out there ain’t no surer way to find out where you like people or hate them than to travel with them” – Mark Twain I’ve traveled with some true crazies during my time on the road. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve also spent time with people I connected with and who were…Read more...
Active Exploring In Taiwan’s Taroko National Park
Looking for incredible places to visit in Taiwan? Encompassing 920 km² (355 square miles), Taroko National Park is one of Taiwan’s eight national parks. It spans Taichung City, Nantou County and Hualien County, and includes an array of recreational activities, attractions and beautiful landscapes. It’s also a great place to visit whether you’re enjoying Taiwan…Read more...
Mad Wine Scientist: Making My Own Blend In South Australia’s Barossa Valley
When traveling, I enjoy immersive experiences where you learn by doing rather than looking. While Penfold’s tasting bar in South Australia’s Barossa Valley allows you to sample wines firsthand, the Make Your Own Blend Experience allows you to experience the same process winemakers do when creating a blended wine. During this Australia travel experience, you’ll don a…Read more...
9 Best Portland Bike Tours, Rides, Shops & Experiences In Oregon
Explore Portland bike tours, rides, shops, breweries, and more these fun alternative cycling experiences, from naked bike rides to cycle art!Read more...
Solo Traveler’s Guide To Australia
Solo travel in Australia can be a fun, safe, and memorable experience—especially with the help of this ultimate guide!Read more...
Island Adventures: An Epic Road Trip Across Hawaii’s Big Island
Before visiting Big Island, I had never thought of it as a quintessential road trip destination or as somewhere to go for one of my solo road trips. For some reason, tropical islands always seem so small and compact in my head. You mean I can’t just ride a bike or jog across a beach…Read more...
Notes On Appreciating Your First Bout Of Culture Shock
Something I didn’t appreciate until now was the beauty of your first real dose of culture shock. While I grew up traveling with my family — road trips to different amusement parks around North America and cruises to the Caribbean — my first true solo experience was heading to Bangkok, Thailand. From there I’d be…Read more...
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