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jessie festa, solo female travel blogger

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Notes On Appreciating Your First Bout Of Culture Shock

Something I didn’t appreciate until now was the beauty of your first real dose of culture shock. While I grew up traveling with my family — road trips to different amusement parks around North America and cruises to the Caribbean — my first true solo experience was heading to Bangkok, Thailand. From there I’d be…Read more...

How To Hostel When You’re Past “That Stage”

Hostels have a reputation for attracting budget backpackers on gap year looking to have one last hoorah before heading into “the real world.” While I’d argue each hostel has its own unique personality, I understand what my late 20s-30s friends mean when they say they feel too old for the hostel scene. There are many…Read more...

The Essential Solo Traveler’s Survival Guide

Traveling solo is an experience everyone should have at least once. That being said, to those who have never done it, traveling alone can seem scary. Iโ€™m here to tell you once you take that first step to beginning your solo adventure, youโ€™ll be giving yourself a life-changing experience that will allow you to strengthen…Read more...

Unedited Super Shots Of The Inca Trail, Peru

During my three-month backpacking trip through South America, hiking the Inca Trail was a top experience on my bucket list. The only reason I questioned whether I would do it or not is you need to book this Peru travel experience six months in advance — especially if you go between June and August (high…Read more...
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Beyond Grand Cayman: Discovering Cayman Brac In The Caribbean

While most travelers to the Cayman Islands head straight for Grand Cayman and don’t leave, the sister islands are worth exploring. Brac Cayman is home to about 2,000 residents, allowing for a more intimate experience. Additionally, the island offers an impressive mix of land and sea offerings. As someone who loves the outdoors as well…Read more...
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