Posts by Jessie Festa
Bus-Free Through India: Cycling “The Scotland Of Asia” To An Organic Farm
“Today you have the option of cycling 102 kilometers from here [Periyar] to Kannadipuzha,” Rattan, my Kalypso Adventures tour guide informed me. Did I look like Lance Armstrong? Still, I loved that he had faith in my fitness to think I could possibly manage such a stretch. Maybe if it was on level ground, but…Read more...
Touring Bolivia’s Salt Flats: A Memorable Experience
Guest post by James Jones I feel Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni (salt flats) deserves a little more recognition than it currently gets. After all, Salar de Uyuni is the largest salt flat in the world and also the largest natural mirror on Earth. The Salar de Uyuni is easily one of the main reasons I…Read more...
12 Tips For Convincing Loved Ones To Let You Travel Solo
Need help convincing loved ones to let you travel solo? These powerful tips make having this conversation a lot easier and more effective!Read more...
Are You Trying To Ditch Me?: True Tales Of Terrible Travel Partners
There’s no better way to tell if you hate someone than to travel with them. Here are my worst yet funniest travel partner experiences!Read more...
Is Mexico Safe? Intrepid Traveler Ally Jackson Fills Us In
Wondering if Mexico is safe? Travel expert and editor at The Sunset Diaries Ally Jackson tells us how to go beyond the guidebook, what some fun phrases to learn are, how to get around on a budget, and how to travel through the country without getting caught up in any violence. Let’s dive into the…Read more...
Tips For Traveling Outside Your Comfort Zone
Have you ever felt a desire to do something different? Forget the beach resorts in the Caribbean, the guided sightseeing tours through Rome and the casino getaways in Vegas. You want to challenge yourself, have an enriching experiencing and gain a new perspective. But, you’re nervous. What if things don’t go according to plan? What…Read more...
Bus-Free Through India: Cycling The Cardamom Trail
“Today we’ll be cycling the Cardamom Trail,” my guide, Rattan, tells me over breakfast. “It’s 91 kilometers (57 miles) from here to Periyar.” I almost spit out my coconut chutney-covered dosa. Do I look like Lance Armstrong? Rattan laughs. “We’ll go slow and just enjoy. Peter will be behind us with the van if we…Read more...
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