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jessie festa, solo female travel blogger

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Experiencing Voodoo In New Orleans

One interesting facet of New Orleans culture is the voodoo influence. This stems from 1719, when slaves were brought over to Louisiana from Africa. These slaves were unwilling to part with their gris gris, or magic-making, objects, and used Africa healers to cure their ailments. And because neither French nor Spanish regimes attempted to suppress…Read more...

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...

Notes On Idealizing A Place You’ve Never Been

“I have to go to Paris this summer,” beams my friend Kelly as we’re planning out summer trip. “It’s the most romantic city on Earth, and it would be so much fun to fall in love with a local, riding on the back of his Vespa and touring the beautiful city together.” I stared back…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...
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