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jessie festa, solo female travel blogger

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Customs Officials Find Hundreds Of Tarantulas Inside Luggage

Hundreds of live tarantulas were confiscated by Dutch customs on a flight from Peru to Amsterdam during a trip to the Netherlands. The giant spiders, some of a type little known to science, were found hidden in a couple’s luggage. In a statement issued by Schiphol airport’s umbrella Finance Ministry it was stated, “The animals…Read more...

Inspiration In China: Tea Moments And Proper Tasting Guide

During a recent trip to the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, I was fortunate enough to meet many passionate local business owners with creative ideas. Chocolatiers and sorbet makers who source locally and organically, cereal artisans who created a product that is not only a healthy food but a survival kit and farmers working together…Read more...

Quirky Vancouver: A Visit To Granville Island

The city of Vancouver has much to offer the curious visitor. Trendy restaurants in Yaletown, rich history in Gastown, natural beauty in Stanley Park. If you’re looking for something truly quirky, however, one recommended stop is Granville Island. Getting There While Granville Island is called an island, it’s actually a peninsula as it’s attached to…Read more...

10 Ways Ghana Surprised Me

One of the great things about traveling to a country without any expectations is how easily it can surprise you. Before going to Ghana, Africa, which I wouldn’t exactly call a tourism hot spot, I had no idea what to expect. I had a few fairy tale images in my head — smiling locals dancing…Read more...

What Is “Weird” When Traveling?

โ€œThere are no foreign lands. It is the traveler only who is foreign.โ€ โ€“ Robert Louis Stevenson I hear it all the time – when talking about travel or when friends look at my trip photos – how “weird” certain aspects of other cultures are. But, what is really weird in this enormous world of…Read more...

Things To Do In Majorca Besides Partying

At first glance, the Spanish island of Majorca certainly looks like the ultimate party destination. Each year thousands of young people flock to the island in search of good music, good friends, and good times. It’s also a top pick for solo travel in Spain, particularly those looking to enjoy the nightlife. So popular is…Read more...
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