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Photo Essay: A Crazy Halloween in the Village, New York

By Jessie Festa | Updated on November 1, 2011

Halloween in New York is by far my favorite weekend of the year. It’s so much fun getting dressed up as something totally crazy and attending dozens of themed parties all over the city. And, of course, there is the infamous parade that goes through the village. If you’re taking the train in…Read more...

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...