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jessie festa, solo female travel blogger

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Is Mexico Safe? Intrepid Traveler Ally Jackson Fills Us In

Wondering if Mexico is safe? Travel expert and editor at The Sunset Diaries Ally Jackson tells us how to go beyond the guidebook, what some fun phrases to learn are, how to get around on a budget, and how to travel through the country without getting caught up in any violence. Let’s dive into the…Read more...

Tips For Traveling Outside Your Comfort Zone

Have you ever felt a desire to do something different? Forget the beach resorts in the Caribbean, the guided sightseeing tours through Rome and the casino getaways in Vegas. You want to challenge yourself, have an enriching experiencing and gain a new perspective. But, you’re nervous. What if things don’t go according to plan? What…Read more...
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Bus-Free Through India: Cycling The Cardamom Trail

“Today we’ll be cycling the Cardamom Trail,” my guide, Rattan, tells me over breakfast. “It’s 91 kilometers (57 miles) from here to Periyar.” I almost spit out my coconut chutney-covered dosa. Do I look like Lance Armstrong? Rattan laughs. “We’ll go slow and just enjoy. Peter will be behind us with the van if we…Read more...
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Conquering The Kingโ€™s Trail On Hawaiiโ€™s Big Island

During a recent solo trip to Hawaii‘s Big Island, I had the pleasure of staying at Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, which is within walking distance to ancient ponds, historical village ruins and, the focus of this post, The Kingโ€™s Trail, or The Mamalahoa Trail in Hawaiian. When you enter the Waikoloa Village (the…Read more...
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