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jessie festa, solo female travel blogger

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Tahiti: Not Just For Romantics

White sand beaches. Translucent blue lagoons dotted with over-water bungalows. Couples lounging under palm trees. Half-dressed natives draping flower necklaces over your head. These are some of the images I had in mind of Tahiti before going. And while you’ll encounter all of the above during French Polynesia travel, these scenes only paint a small…Read more...
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Opening Up To The Idea Of Cruising

By Jessie Festa. My Ancient Mysteries cruise was sponsored by Holland America. I was not required to write this post nor was I compensated in any way. All opinions are my own. As someone whoโ€™s travel style of choice is backpacking, Iโ€™ve always been a bit skeptical of cruises. I pictured masses of people stuck…Read more...
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Guide For Experiencing Bedouin Culture In Jordan

While Jordan was once full of desert-roaming Bedouins, today it isnโ€™t as easy to experience this facet of the culture. That being said, it isnโ€™t impossible. For those looking to immerse themselves in Indigenous heritage, here are three ways to experience Bedouin culture when traveling in Jordan, a top destination for Middle East tourism. Feynan…Read more...

Memorable Moments In French Polynesia

While I thoroughly enjoyed my entire trip traveling solo through French Polynesia — specifically the islands of Tahiti, Fakarava, Tahaa and Raiatea — there were a few moments in particular that stuck out. To help give you an idea of some of the destination’s top experiences, here are my 10 memorable moments from traveling to…Read more...
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A Tour Gone Wrong In Torres del Paine, Chile

“Do you see the Paines?” I was currently on a guided tour of Torres del Paine during a trip to Chile, and my guide was pointing out the iconic triple-horned mountain of the park. It was bizarrely beautiful, the shark peaks draped in fog providing a backdrop for icy lakes and eerie twisting roots. The…Read more...
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