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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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Biking Across America: A Tale Of Loss And Life Regained

On a sunny day in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, Wyatt Akin and Stephen Prince return from their usual morning bike ride. It is bright and sunny, the kind of day that makes everyone feel invincible. But for these boys, life doesnโ€™t look as bright on the inside as it does on the outside. Prince finds…Read more...

Reaching The Summit Of The United States’ Most Visited Peak

At 14,110 feet, Pikes Peak is one of Colorado’s “fourteeners,” mountain peaks reaching 14,000 feet or higher. Although not the highest, Pikes Peak is the country’s most visited mountain, with more than a half million people reaching the summit each year. While hiking is how many people choose to brag about their reaching the top…Read more...

8 Websites Offering Unique Tours Around The World

While it can be worthwhile booking a tour through a big-name company when traveling, it can get boring seeing a new city in the same old fashion. To do something off beat and interesting, these companies are offering unique tours and activities created and led by locals. Gidsy A marketplace for local and unusual experiences,…Read more...

10 Quirky Taboos From Around The World

Did you know there are actually rules on how to use chop sticks in Asian countries? Or that in some places it is considered unsanitary and disrespectful to eat with your left hand? And you thought packing was stressful! Use this as a guide to steer clear of heckling, embarrassment, offending the dead, and having…Read more...

Sipping Vino At The Northern Hemisphere’s Highest Winery And Vineyard

Terror Creek Winery and Vineyard is located in the West Elks American Viticultural Area of Colorado. The establishment gets its name from the snow-fed stream residing along the property’s edge, called Terror Creek. What makes Terror Creek really special is the fact that, at 6,400 feet, it’s the highest winery and vineyard that’s estate bottled…Read more...

Where To Eat Exotic Meats In Denver, Colorado

Located at 2148 Larimer Street,ย Biker Jim’sย is an unassuming hot dog restaurant serving up a very unique menu. While the crowds of families, couples and groups of friends may look like they’re eating your average beef hot dog, they’re more likely eating elk, duck, pheasant, buffalo, rattlesnake, wild boar or possibly reindeer. They also have a…Read more...
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