Posts by Jessie Festa
Bus-Free Through India: Ascending Tall Peaks And The World’s Highest Organic Tea Garden
Hiking in India, especially Kerala, is a great way to experience the diverse landscapes, rich ecosystems and local culture.Read more...
Interview With Megan Starr: An American Living In Norway
Thinking about heading to Norway (or possibly even moving there)? Megan Starr, an American living in Norway, fills us in on what to eat, how to relocate and and how to go beyond the guidebook. 1. What has been your favorite misadventure living in Norway? My favorite misadventure(s) must always be with regards to visa…Read more...
Why Guatemala Should Be Your Next Trip
Despite warnings of violent crime and terrifying conditions, I booked a trip to Guatemala — and loved it! Not only did I find the country to be safe for travel, but also full of memorable experiences and natural beauty that could be explored on a budget. Want to know more? In this Guatemala travel guide,…Read more...
Perceptive Travel: Don’t Overlook Your Hometown Locals
“People travel to faraway places to watch, in fascination, the kind of people they ignore at home” – Dagobert D. Runes Do you ever think about the people you encounter in your hometown? The blonde woman who runs the organic bakery, the older gentleman selling newspapers and candy on the corner, the couple around the…Read more...
Why Kerala’s Silent Valley Is One Of The World’s Best National Parks [Bus-Free Through India]
Silent Valley National Park offers the best in India hiking and Kerala adventures, from gorgeous views of Anamudi Peak to high-altitude camping and more!Read more...
Bus-Free Through India: Cycling Kerala’s Culturally Immersive Canal Route
For those who think cities in India are hectic, try cycling through them. Those whimsical rainbow-colored buses playing Mr. Softee music don’t seem so sweet when they’re barreling at you at 100 mph. Tuk tuks zoom past, their obnoxious honking your only warning to get the hell out of the way, while mac trucks speed…Read more...
Bus-Free Through India: An Eight-Part Travel Series
I hate bus tours. I don’t know if it’s because I fall asleep like a newborn baby when I’m in a moving vehicle, or because my urge to use all my senses when traveling becomes muted behind the smudged plexiglass, but I always feel like I’ve just watched a film rather than spent the day…Read more...
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