Posts by Jessie Festa
Opening Up To The Idea Of Cruising
By Jessie Festa. My Ancient Mysteries cruise was sponsored by Holland America. I was not required to write this post nor was I compensated in any way. All opinions are my own. As someone who’s travel style of choice is backpacking, I’ve always been a bit skeptical of cruises. I pictured masses of people stuck…Read more...
Guide For Experiencing Bedouin Culture In Jordan
While Jordan was once full of desert-roaming Bedouins, today it isn’t as easy to experience this facet of the culture. That being said, it isn’t impossible. For those looking to immerse themselves in Indigenous heritage, here are three ways to experience Bedouin culture when traveling in Jordan, a top destination for Middle East tourism. Feynan…Read more...
How To Make A Museum Visit More Interesting
Enjoy these tips for how to make a museum visit more interesting. Read more...
Memorable Moments In French Polynesia
While I thoroughly enjoyed my entire trip traveling solo through French Polynesia — specifically the islands of Tahiti, Fakarava, Tahaa and Raiatea — there were a few moments in particular that stuck out. To help give you an idea of some of the destination’s top experiences, here are my 10 memorable moments from traveling to…Read more...
A Tour Gone Wrong In Torres del Paine, Chile
“Do you see the Paines?” I was currently on a guided tour of Torres del Paine during a trip to Chile, and my guide was pointing out the iconic triple-horned mountain of the park. It was bizarrely beautiful, the shark peaks draped in fog providing a backdrop for icy lakes and eerie twisting roots. The…Read more...
Unique Green Chile Experiences In Albuquerque, New Mexico
New Mexico may be the only state with an official question: “Red or green?”. This is in reference to chile sauce, the quintessential ingredient in New Mexican cuisine. In fact, green chile sauce in Albuquerque was recently voted the #1 Iconic American Food in a reader poll done by 10Best and USA Today. This shouldn’t…Read more...
How To Survive Being Chased By Dogs In Banos, Ecuador
It was a steep ascent, but the view of Banos, Ecuador, from the top of Bellavista was worth it. It had taken me much quicker than I’d assumed it would — less than an hour — so I decided to continue on and follow the signs reading “Runtun”. As I was traveling solo in Ecuador…Read more...
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