Posts by Jessie Festa
Hiking In Taiwan’s Dramatic Yehliu Geopark
Near Taipei, you’ll have the chance to explore one of Taiwan’s most unusual landscapes: Yehliu Geopark. Located in Taiwan’s Guanyinshuan National Scenic Area, is known as being the country’s most dramatic geological areas — a must-visit when you visit Taiwan. While in front of the park you’ll find Yeliu Ocean World — where you can…Read more...
How To Enjoy A Destination You’ve Already Visited
I’ve been in the position many times. My friends or family decide to take the lead with the trip planning and include must-visit destinations that I’ve already been to. I remember one vacation in particular when two friends and I decided to do a month-long backpacking trip through western Europe. Of the four cities on…Read more...
A Quirky Stay In Hi-Lai Plaza Hotel’s Hello Kitty Room
Although Hello Kitty was invented in Japan, locals of Taiwan are obsessed — evident by their Hello Kitty Castle in Hsinchu, Hello Kitty Maternity Hospital in Yuanlin and currently-under-renovation Hello Kitty Restaurant in Taipei. Luckily, I was privy to the unique cultural experience of spending time in the Hi-Lai Plaza Hotel’s Hello Kitty guestroom, said…Read more...
How To Plan A Trip Without Making Plans
After reading a title like that, you’re probably wondering how such an oxymoron could be possible. If you’ve never traveled without a plan before, it is one of the greatest ways to take a vacation; however, even when going on a trip without an itinerary, there is still a bit of pre-departure research that is…Read more...
Dining In A Life-Sized Daydream In Taipei, Taiwan
For those looking to explore tasty Taiwanese culture, the quintessential food philosophy behind the local cuisine is Asian fusion, as the culinary culture takes recipes and cooking styles from nearby Asian cultures, mainly China. If you’re in Taipei, one top restaurant to experience some of the best Asian fusion dishes in the country is the…Read more...
Tips For Interacting With Locals Abroad
In your home country, you probably have no problem starting up a conversation with other locals. However, when traveling abroad it becomes a bit trickier. You may find yourself losing your temper in stressful situations, or feeling anxious asking simple questions, like for directions or where the nearest bathroom is. To help you successfully interact…Read more...
Getting To Know The Many Personalities of Jordan
“You might like our ‘Lychee Mac.’ It’s made with whiskey, fresh lime juice, ginger ale and real lychee.” I’m currently sitting at a swanky rooftop lounge in Amman, Jordan, ordering cocktails and listening to Maroon 5 blast from the speakers. How is it possible that only hours ago I was driving by camels, roaming an…Read more...
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