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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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How To Choose The Perfect Backpack For Traveling

As someone who has backpacked numerous countries, I often have people ask me what to look for in a backpack. The pack you choose will have a big impact on the comfort and success of your trip. To help you make the right choice, use this guide on how to choose the perfect backpack for…Read more...

Day Trip From Quito, Ecuador: The Otavalo Market

After spending a day exploring the historic center of Quito during my solo trip to Ecuador, I decided to get out of town for a day and explore the smaller artisan villages nearby. Because I was so thrilled with my Cajas National Park Tour and Quito City Tour with Gray Line Ecuador, I decided to…Read more...

Hostel Review: La Casona de Mario, Quito, Ecuador

Quito, Ecuador, isn’t known for being the safest city in South America. However, it is a worthwhile stop due to it’s rich history, numerousย adventure options, and day trips you’ll find here. If you want a comfortable homebase, I recommend staying at the La Casona de Mario hostel. Atmosphere What I loved most about La Casona…Read more...

History, Culture, And The Middle Of The World In Quito, Ecuador

Quito is a big city in Ecuador with a rich history and unique location. It was actually the second city in the world to be designated a “Cultural World Heritage City”, which happened in 1978. ย To help preserve this heritage, buildings in Quito’s historic center can not change their facade. Because I wanted to get…Read more...

11 Weird & Wonderful Things I Learned In The Galapagos Islands

While most people are aware the Galapagos Islands feature pristine beaches and unique flora and fauna, there are many pieces of information one would have to visit the islands to discover. Here are some interesting facts I learned when visiting the Galapagos Islands on a solo trip. 1. Soft Sand Is Made Of Fish Feces…Read more...
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