Posts by Jessie Festa
Swimming With Pigs At Big Major Spot Cay In The Exumas
While you’ve probably heard of swimming with fish, dolphins, and other marine creatures, Big Major Spot in the Bahamas’ Exumas Cays is the only place I’ve ever heard of where you can literally swim with pigs. Locals brought the enormous hairy pigs to the island during the First Gulf War, just in case things got…Read more...
Travel Trend We Don’t Like: U.S. Travelers Bad-Mouthing Their Own Country
We’ve all heard the stereotypes. Americans are fat, lazy, ignorant, materialistic, money hungry – pretty much any negative adjective you can conjure up. It’s gotten to the point where people who dislike Americans don’t even try to hide their disgust. In fact, I’ll often be sitting with other backpackers on a trip, listening to them…Read more...
Aura Readings, Head Shops And The Midnight Ramble: Quintessential Experiences To Have In Woodstock
“Woodstock came to symbolize our solidarity…the connection to one another felt by all of us…we showed the best of ourselves…the time was right…the spirit was right, and we were right. What resulted was a celebration…when joy became big news…It was a strange, sometimes magical trip…Woodstock was an opportunity, a moment, a home…” — Michael Lang…Read more...
Adventures In Petra
While Petra is known as one of Jordan’s most important historical sites — with over 800 monuments thought to have been built by the Nabataeans as early as 7,000 to 6,500 BC — it’s also home to some worthwhile adventure activities. Hiking trails abound, while donkey rides and horse carriages are offered every two feet. In…Read more...
Smoking Shisha In Jordan
Smoking shisha is a popular activity when visiting Jordan in the Middle East, and can be enjoyed all over the country (unlike drinking, which is not a large part of the culture) as it is a big part of socializing in the culture. Also known as Hubbly Bubbly, you’ll first choose a molasses-flavored tabacco —…Read more...
The Time I Took Myself To A Private Island In French Polynesia
White sand beaches and crystal waters full of coral gardens and tropical fish. Luxury bungalows surrounded by lagoon and coconut groves. A private island with staff eager to cater to your every desire. It is the epitome of a romantic escape for two. Or in my case, for one. You see, I firmly believe that…Read more...
Weaving, Shiisa And Ishiganto: Experiencing Culture On Japan’s Taketomi Island
“That’s Ishiganto,” explains Kyoko, one of the hotel staff. “There are many ghosts on Taketomi Island, and this plate tells ghosts they cannot go this way.” I sure hope ghosts can follow directions. I’m currently visiting Japan and staying at HOSHINOYA Okinawa, a traditional yet luxurious resort, getting a tour of the property. There are…Read more...
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