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Bed-Stuy Neighborhood Guide: Fun Things To Do In Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn

By Jessie Festa | Updated on May 9, 2023

This Bed-Stuy Neighborhood Guide shares unforgettable places to eat, drink, and explore in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn!Read more...

Local Travels: The Importance Of Community Interaction On The Road

By Jessie Festa | Updated on January 6, 2020

On your local travels around the world, don’t waste the opportunity to interact with community members and immerse yourself in local culture. Here’s why.Read more...

What’s It Like To Live With An Indigenous Tribe In Panama? One Intrepid Traveler Shares Her Experience

By Jessie Festa | Updated on December 29, 2020

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have the culturally-immersive experience of living with an indigenous tribe in Panama? Find out here. Read more...

Photo Essay: A Glimpse Into Johannesburg’s Vibrant Street Art Culture

By Jessie Festa | Updated on September 4, 2020

Looking to explore street art in Johannesburg, South Africa? Don’t miss the city’s Newtown neighborhood, a hub of inspiring al fresco works. Read more...

Get To Know Your Community Through EatWith

By Jessie Festa | Updated on April 14, 2016

Food is powerful. It not only has the ability to give us energy and keep us healthy, but to bring us together. New York City may not always be the most friendly place to live and visit, and sometimes there are walls that need to be broken down. EatWith, a startup platform allowing locals to…Read more...

Tasty Travels: Learning To Make Soba Noodles From Scratch In Japan

By Jessie Festa | Updated on September 4, 2020

I love all carbs, but I’ve always had a special affinity for soba noodles — which you absolutely must try when traveling to Japan. With the above in mind, you can imagine my excitement when in Izushi, a town known for its rich soba noodle culture and unique way of eating the dish, I was…Read more...

Azores Travel: Exploring Adventure & Artisan Culture On São Jorge Island

By Jessie Festa | Updated on February 5, 2023

It takes me a bit to get used to the hairpin turns, the almost Mario Kart-like feeling of zooming right into basalt rock walls or toppling down cliffside. Luckily, the idyllic scenery of São Jorge, a mix of water, mountains and country, helps relax me; and once I do, I really enjoy my foreign surroundings.…Read more...