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jessie festa, solo female travel blogger

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How To Be An Annoying Airline Passenger

As someone who flies about four to six times per month, I regular encounter frustrating airline passengers. Some of the habits of other travelers leave me stunned at how oblivious they are to the fact they’re in a public space. To help you be a more courteous airline passenger — and to give me a…Read more...

A Foreigner In A Foreign Land

โ€œThere are no foreign lands. It is the traveler only who is foreignโ€ – Robert Louis Stevenson This is a great travel quote, and one that greatly reflects the issue I have with many travelers. Why do people, when visiting other cities and countries, think the destination should change itself to cater to them? Itโ€™s…Read more...
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Is There Really Such A Thing As A Bad Travel Destination?

If I was offered a free trip to an unspecified destination, I would accept without hesitation. It doesnโ€™t matter to me if it was a third world country, a tropical paradise, a hikerโ€™s haven or a futuristic city, as all travel destinations have something to teach you. For me, one city that really got me…Read more...

6 Essential Tuscany Travel Tips

Traveling to the Tuscan countryside in Italy? Here are six essential Tuscany travel tips to help ensure a smooth trip: 1. Rent A Car To really experience Tuscany, Italy, renting a car is a must. Public transportation is essentially nonexistent outside of Florence, and there are many diverse towns, villages and attractions worth exploring. Staying…Read more...
Officina della Bistecca

A Carnivore’s Heaven In Tuscany, Italy

“Abandon hope all ye who enter, for you are now in the hands of a butcher.” This is the quote listed on the head of the menu at Officina Della Bistecca, located in Panzano in Tuscany’s Chianti region that should be talked about in every Italy visitor’s guide. A meat-themed restaurant located above the Antica…Read more...
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Photo Guide: A Delicious And Tipsy Journey Through Tuscany

Note: My trip to Tuscany was sponsored by Castello di Gabbiano. I was not required to write this post nor was I compensated. All opinions are my own. Recently, I was given the opportunity to stay at two excellent properties in Tuscany: Castello di Gabbiano and Castelfalfi. Both hold rich histories, castle experiences, scenic outdoor…Read more...
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Things To Do In Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh is one of the United Kingdomโ€™s more classic cities, with a castle located near the center and a characteristic old town. While in Edinburgh I visited many different places, learning much about the Scottish capital. Although Scotland typically doesnโ€™t have the finest weather, Edinburgh is conquerable with the cover of a raincoat, although the…Read more...
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