Posts by Jessie Festa
Travel Blogging Tips: Building A Community With Others In Your Field
In this video, I talk about something I believe is crucial to becoming a successful travel blogger: building a community with other travel bloggers. While you might think this is unnecessary — aren’t you doing this for the readers, after all? — in my experience, networking and bonding is crucial. Watch the video above to…Read more...
How To Annoy The Hell Out Of Your Hostel Mates
Hostels are a smart option when traveling. Not only do they help you save money, they allow you take advantage of free and discounted experiences, give you access to useful amenities like game rooms, kitchens and lounge areas, and help you socialize with other travelers. This being said, there are some globetrotters who are unaware…Read more...
Food, Culture And Traveling Beyond The Guidebook In Guatemala
Thinking of traveling to Guatemala? Intrepid traveler and creator of Miles to Memories Shawn Coomer tells us how to stay safe, what to eat, what to pack, and how to go beyond the guidebook when traveling Guatemala. 1. Please tell us a bit about your experience in Guatemala. What brought you there and what kinds…Read more...
Hawaii Culture: Inspiration In An Unlikely Place
Typically if I’m opting for a hotel over a hostel I go for a boutique property over a big brand in order to have a more local, personalized experience. On a recent trip to Big Island in Hawaii, however, I was pleasantly surprised by the Hawaii culture offerings on hand at Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort…Read more...
Bus-Free Through India: Houseboating Through Kerala’s Backwaters
While I did a short kayaking trip through the Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, boating had been a smaller component throughout the trip traveling without bus tours through India. That was all changing today, with a houseboat trip and kayaking excursion through the Backwaters. After long distances cycling through India and high-altitude camping in Silent Valley National…Read more...
Hiking Indian’s Nose In Guatemala: The World’s Most Surreal Sunrise Experience
“Beep. Beep. Beep.” Is it 3:30am already? While I had willed myself to resist the temptation of San Pedro’s nightlife, the girls in the room next to me clearly hadn’t, as their shriek-like giggling and all-night techno party made it difficult to catch the necessary six hours of shut-eye I needed. Luckily, the thought of…Read more...
Mastering Your SLR Camera’s Manual Mode For Better Travel Photography
“Photography is a balance between technical understanding and creative control” – Kathleen Rugh For those looking to take their travel photography to the next level, it can be worth it to invest in an SLR camera – and learn how to use it. I was lucky enough to be invited by CourseHorse to take their…Read more...
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