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Photo Essay: Drag Queens, Balloon Penises, and Comical Erotic Performances

By Jessie Festa | Updated on December 14, 2025

Lips in New York City is well known for its drag queens, lively shows (personally, my favorite performance was “My Vagina is 8 Miles Wide”), and frozen cosmos. With a group of 15 girls going out for my birthday, I decided to make a reservation at the drag restaurant. We all had a blast, from…Read more...

A low-angle shot looking up at the lush green fronds of several palm trees in Kokrobite, Ghana. The sun shines brightly through the leaves from the upper left, casting a lens flare against a brilliant, clear blue sky dotted with soft, wispy white clouds.

Drums, Dancing & Palm Wine In Kokrobite, Ghana

By Jessie Festa | Updated on February 2, 2026

For those traveling in Ghana, Africa, who want to get out of the big, noisy capital city of Accra, Kokrobite is a beach paradise located less than an hour away. The village is easily accessible by tro-tro from Tema Station, Kaneshie Market, or anywhere else you see people hailing a car. Kokrobite can provide both a perfect day trip or…Read more...

Forgetting Fear: Backpacking Europe Solo As A Woman

By Jessie Festa | Updated on November 29, 2025

As a woman who spent two months backpacking Europe alone — and about six months planning it — I know all about the warnings you receive from frightened friends and relatives. Before I left for my trip, I heard some of the most terrifying stories about what could happen if I traveled to Europe by…Read more...