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jessie festa, solo female travel blogger

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Decadent Travel: Cocoa Experiences At Saint Lucia’s Hotel Chocolat

Cocoa is one of Saint Luciaโ€™s most important crops and is a major part of its history, dating back to the 1700s when the industry was flourishing. Visitors to the island can experience this delicious piece of Saint Lucian heritage through plantation tours, chocolate-inspired menus, ambrosial workshops, sweet spa treatments and more, especially at the…Read more...

Kagurazaka: Tokyo’s Speakeasy Neighborhood

World-renowned for their classic and craft cocktail culture, there are many outstanding speakeasies and bars in Tokyo. In fact, bartenders from cosmopolitan cities like New York and Sydney often look to Tokyo for guidance in their libation creation. If you like drinks, it’s definitely something you’ll want to explore while visiting Japan. To truly experience…Read more...

Sunday Afternoon Clubbing In NYC

New York City is famous for its Sunday booze brunches. Hundreds of establishments offer delicious and decadent breakfasts paired with unlimited mimosas, Bloody Maryโ€™s and Champagne for a set price, making Sunday the perfect opportunity for some delicious and budget-friendly day drinking. Along with enjoying a booze brunch at places like Essex, La Giara, HK…Read more...

Why You Should Drop Everything And Travel Right Now

Travel seems to be something that everyone dreams of doing but puts off. Excuses like “I don’t have the money right now” or “It’s too busy to take off from work” get in the way, and that trip to lounge on the beaches of Hawaii, hot air balloon over Wadi Rum or eat your way…Read more...

Milwaukee’s Lakefront Brewery: Not Your Average Beer Tour

How many brewery tours have you been on where you walk around the brewing area, see how the beer is made, sample some brews then leave? While interesting, these types of tours can get repetitive. For those looking for a truly interesting brewery tour, Milwaukee’s Lakefront Brewery may be the quirkiest. Before I get into…Read more...

12 Times You Should Break Your Travel Budget

While it’s smart to plan a budget and make wise spending decisions, there are times while traveling when a splurge is in order. Don’t think of these instances as wasting money, but as investments into your personal happiness and enhancements to your travel experience. When Safety Is An Issue While this should be a given,…Read more...
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Exploring The Dark Side Of Banos, Ecuador, Through Graffiti

Not only is Banos, Ecuador, home to pristine waterfalls, active volcanoes, adventure sports and delicious candy, it also has some impressive graffiti art. What’s interesting is that while the city itself gives off an optimistic and happy vibe through its natural beauty, cozy coffee shops and locals twisting and shaping pounds of sugar cane into…Read more...
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