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jessie festa, solo female travel blogger

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Okey And Turkish Tea In A “Men-Only” Hangout In Istanbul

By Jessie Festa. This Istanbul travel guide contains affiliate links to trusted partners! “Tonight I’m going to take you away from the touristy restaurants and show you what and where the locals eat.”I’m currently on an Istanbul by Night: Turkish Food Tour with my local guide, Yuke Celik. She’s a pretty 26-year-old with a passion…Read more...

Notes On Trying To Date At Home But Live Nomadically

“Is this always how it’s going to be?” I was going on another one of my “little trips” again, and Joe wasn’t happy. The inevitable was near. Typically it happens about three or four months into a relationship. Everything is going well, I finally think I’ve found someone who understands my passion for travel, and…Read more...

Top Booze Experiences In Puerto Rico

By Jessie Festa. My trip to Puerto Rico was sponsored by Starwood. All opinions are my own. Puerto Rico is one of the top drinking destinations in the world. From, the islands are filled with interesting options for a tipsy vacation. To help you plan your itinerary, here are my picks for top Puerto Rico…Read more...
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Bike-In-Coffee In Albuquerque, New Mexico

One Albuquerque experience I highly recommend is the weekly Bike-In-Coffee event at Old Town Farm from 8am to 2pm on Saturdays and Sundays. I recommend starting The BikeSmith — a family-owned bicycle rental, retail and repair shop owned by Richard and Rose Noland — where you can rent a bike starting at $35 for the…Read more...

Exploring French Heritage In New Orleans

Although a city in Louisiana, New Orleans was actually founded by the French. Inhabited by Native Americans in the beginning, the city became part of an important trade route when these people created a portage between the headwaters of Bayou St. John and the Mississippi River. French explorers and traders began building settlements along the…Read more...
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How To Visit The Galapagos Islands On A Budget

While the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador are known for being extremely expensive, once you pay for the flight and $200 entrance fee, it is possible to explore this beautiful area on a budget. After going there myself, I discovered these tips for saving money in this ecologically unique destination. Here is your guide to Galapagos…Read more...
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A Farm Stay Experience In Albuquerque, New Mexico

“For today’s breakfast options we have a house made chorizo frittata with seasonal vegetables and buttered hominy or a toasted local blue corn meal polenta with two eggs and toast served with house-made green chile sausage.” I’m currently enjoying a truly farm-to-table breakfast at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm — which, spoiler alert,…Read more...
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