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jessie festa, solo female travel blogger

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Why You Should Choose A Destination You’ve Never Heard Of

There are a number of travel tips that are widely talked about, like eating street food and staying in hostels to save money, using CouchSurfing to meet locals, and opting for local restaurants over venues with English-speaking menus for a more budget-friendly and culturally immersive experience. One tip I feel is important but isn’t discussed…Read more...

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...

How To Keep Your Trip Alive After It’s Over

You know the feeling. Youโ€™ve just returned from an amazing trip you never wanted to end, but then it did. And now youโ€™re stuck living in the memories until they slowly fade away. Instead of letting these memories just sit there, do something with them. To help you, here is a guide on how to…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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