Travel Video
Video: Remembering My First Dose Of Culture Shock (And What I Learned From It)
Have you experienced culture shock? My first dose of culture shock isn’t something that I look back on with disdain. In fact, I’m thankful for these moments of discomfort and learning, which often lead to a transformative travel experience. Think about it. Often our most memorable moments — and the ones we experience the most…Read more...
An Enchanting Nara Deer Experience In Japan
By Jessie Festa. A big thank you to the Japan National Tourism Organization for sponsoring my trip! Visiting Japan? In Nara, Japan’s Nara Park, you’ll be truly immersed in a fantasy-like world — beginning with over 1,000 friendly deer. Being from Long Island where it’s forbidden to touch and feed wild deer, it was amazing…Read more...
From Soba To Shabushabu: 8 Reasons Japan’s Kansai Region Should Be Your Next Trip
I recently took a trip to Japan, exploring the Kansai Region’s many food and cultural offerings. Aside for Kyoto, I had never really heard of the other places I went to, adding an element of excitement to the visit. After spending time in spaces like Uji, Nara, Amanohashidate, Izushi and Osaka — as well as…Read more...
Photo Essay: A Day Trip To The Columbia River Gorge From Portland, Orgeon
Located just 40 minutes outside of Portland, Oregon, the Columbia River Gorge is worth a day trip. On a recent jaunt to this uber-sustainable destination, I escaped from the city to immerse myself in nature through a hiking trip with First Nature ([email protected]). Free farmer’s market sampling, foraging, waterfalls, waterfront picnicking, and beer tasting were…Read more...
Travel Blogging Tips: Building A Community With Others In Your Field
In this video, I talk about something I believe is crucial to becoming a successful travel blogger: building a community with other travel bloggers. While you might think this is unnecessary — aren’t you doing this for the readers, after all? — in my experience, networking and bonding is crucial. Watch the video above to…Read more...
Milwaukee’s Lakefront Brewery: Not Your Average Beer Tour
How many brewery tours have you been on where you walk around the brewing area, see how the beer is made, sample some brews then leave? While interesting, these types of tours can get repetitive. For those looking for a truly interesting brewery tour, Milwaukee’s Lakefront Brewery may be the quirkiest. Before I get into…Read more...
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