Posts by Jessie Festa
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...
Saudi Arabia Deports Visitors For Being Too Good Looking
I’ve heard of getting deported for defacing sacred statues and committing crimes, but for being too attractive? Three Emirates men were attending the annual cultural Janadriyah Festival in Saudi Arabia when officials declared them too good looking — apparently to even be in the country — and had them deported. Said the Elaph newspaper: “A…Read more...
12 Things You Didn’t Know About Trinidad And Tobago
Test your knowledge with these things you didn’t know about Trinidad and Tobago! I bet you’ll learn some interesting new fun facts.Read more...
Beyond The Beach: Traveler’s Guide To Aruba
Aruba is a tropical island in the south Caribbean, around 20 miles north of Venezuela. It’s a territory of the Netherlands, and the official language is Dutch, though most locals speak a European- and West Africa-influenced creole called Papiamento. Travelers fly into Queen Beatrix International Airport, just to the south of the island’s capital and…Read more...
Swiss Alps Retreat: Skiiers Guide To Morzine And The Portes du Soleil
I’ve been lucky enough to go skiing in the Alps every year for the past six years. Although I normally go to a different resort every time as there are so many to choose from, that all changed last year when I went to Morzine with a group of 10 friends. I loved it so…Read more...
Awkward Moments In Bolivia’s Siloli Desert
One of my most epic yet awkward adventures was a trip through Bolivia‘s Siloli Desert. For those who aren’t sure what this is, it’s where you’ll find the iconic Uyuni Salt Flat (Salar de Uyuni), the world’s largest salt flat at 4,086 square miles. For some reason, however, you never hear about the desert’s other…Read more...
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