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jessie festa, solo female travel blogger

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to inspire you to liveย your best life through travel

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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...

Traveler’s Guide To Quirky New Orleans

For those looking for something unusual to do in the Big Easy, there are plenty of options. From clothing-optional bars to sampling the universe’s hottest sauce to indulging in crabmeat cheesecake, you’ll be able to have some truly unforgettable experiences. To help you plan your itinerary, here is the Traveler’s Guide to Quirky New Orleans.…Read more...

Beyond Bourbon Street: Where To Drink Like A Local In New Orleans

New Orleans is renowned for its vibrant drinking culture, with everything from rum distilleries using only natural ingredients, to craft cocktail bars from the 1920s to wine shops offering live jazz and tastings in their backyard. What’s unfortunate is that many visitors to the city head straight to Bourbon Street for their nightlife needs, never…Read more...
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Beer And Cheese Pairing In Milwaukee

During a trip to Milwaukee, I sign up for an “Old World Third Street/RiverWalk Tour” with Milwaukee Food Tours. ย Sandy is my guide for the day, and her infectious enthusiasm for the city and apparent love of food has me excited. We head to Old World Third Street, a three-block historic landmark zone just north…Read more...
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Free Adventures In Patagonia: Trekking Martial Glacier In Ushuaia

Hiking in Patagonia should be on everyone adventure traveler’s bucket list. One great budget-friendly hike when visiting Ushuaia in Argentina’s Patagonia region is to Martial Glacier. While travelers typically opt to take on the Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park outside El Calafate — which is a great experience but expensive and a…Read more...

Unusual Excursions: Traveler’s Guide To Quirky Taiwan

For those looking for an unusual travel experience, Taiwan is full of them. As you wander the streets of the various cities and villages keep your eyes open, as you can easily find something bizarre on every corner (honestly, it was difficult for me to narrow down this list to just 12). After touring the…Read more...
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