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jessie festa, solo female travel blogger

Taking youย beyond the guidebook

to inspire you to liveย your best life through travel

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Macau: China’s First And Last European Colony

Macau, one of only two special administrative regions of the People’s Republic of China, features a unique blend of architecture, culture, and heritage. If you’re traveling to China, you won’t want to miss this destination! Walking the streets, it will become immediately clear the region makes a lot of money off gambling; however, through the…Read more...

The Downside Of Travel: Family And Friends Who Don’t “Get It”

While I could go on forever about the benefits of travel and how it is a life-enriching experience, I’ve found one major downside to immersing yourself in this world: dealing with friends and family who don’t understand. Personally, this is something I deal with on a regular basis. It’s not that these people aren’t happy…Read more...

A Unique Adventure Destination: Siberia’s Altai Mountains

If you’re looking for a colorful and unique adventure vacation, look no further than Siberia’s Altai region. In the Turkic and Mongolic languages, the word Altai means the “Golden Mountain.” Once you see the area up close, you’ll understand why the name is so fitting. Along with its rare beauty, the destination also presents unique…Read more...

10 Unique Experiences To Have In Chile

When I backpacked South America, one country I found difficult to plan was Chile. While I had heard they had great wine, adventurous hikes and beautiful landscapes, I had no idea where to actually go and what to actually do. After traveling through the country, I now realize there are way too many worthwhile experiences…Read more...

10 Greek Islands To Visit During Shoulder Season

If you haven’t booked your summer vacation yet, don’t fret. While most people go away in June, July and August, a trip to the Greek Islands is actually a great destination in September and October. Visitors will still enjoy the beautiful, balmy weather and warm, azure waters while also getting away from the crowds and…Read more...

Getting Out Of Quito, Ecuador: Day, Weekend and Weeklong Excursions

While Quito, Ecuador, offers many opportunities for Inca history, diverse architecture, and trendy restaurants, my favorite part about visiting this busy city during was its side trips. In less than three hours you can be hiking through waterfall-filled forests, climbing one of the world’s tallest volcanoes, browsing an important cultural market and even standing in…Read more...
Tandem skydivers exit a small airplane under a clear blue sky. An instructor in a white helmet and jumpsuit is strapped to a participant wearing a red jumpsuit and goggles, with one hand raised as they begin their freefall. Sunlight shines behind them near the aircraft door.

How To Prepare For An Extreme Adventure

You know the feeling. Youย wantย to go out and play but you have that nagging feeling of nervousness. What if youโ€™re bungee jumping and the line breaks? Skydiving and your parachute doesnโ€™t open? White water rafting and you get sucked under a rapid? While the first time you do something is pretty much always anxiety-inducing, there…Read more...
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