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In Defense Of The Selfie Stick
The selfie stick has been getting a bad rap. Not only is it now officially banned in many major museums around the world to help keep collections safe and disruptions to a minimum, but the New York Post called it “the most controversial gift of 2014.” Sure, I’ve seen my fair share of narcissistic Instagram…Read more...
Notes On Being A Good Traveler, With No Intent On Arriving
I love this quote by Lao Tzu. To me, it’s not referring so much to the actual hotel and your bookings, but to a mindset of taking things as they come and being open to any outcome. It’s going on a trip and not knowing what exactly will happen, but appreciating the journey either way. When…Read more...
Ask Jessie: Is South America Safe For Solo Female Travelers?
This question was submitted by a Jessie on a Journey reader Kaitlin from Washington, who is planning a trip from Cuzco, Peru, through Bolivia, and ending in Argentina. Here is my reply: South America is possibly the most popular destination on Jessie on a Journey, and at least a few times every week I get…Read more...
7 Reasons Wollongong Is The Ultimate Destination For Adrenaline Junkies
Guest Post By Dawn Koch Located just 52 miles south of Sydney, Wollongong or “The Gong” as it’s affectionately referred to by residents, tends to be overshadowed by its larger, hipper neighbor. But this city’s laid back coastal lifestyle and natural beauty makes it a great place to visit or live, and it’s even been…Read more...
5 Must-Eat Dishes In Provence, France (Beautiful Illustrations Included!)
The food in Provence, France, is naturally tasty and flavorsome. It resembles more closely to the Italian cooking than the Parisian one. It’s simple, fruity, refreshing, and has to be savored with a glass of rosé. A full list of the many typical delicious speciality dishes in Provence would be too long; however, here are…Read more...
10 Awesome Offbeat NYC Date Ideas
If your typical date follows a script of dinner-and-a-movie, time to break out of the rut. Here are some offbeat NYC date ideas to try out, just in time for Valentine’s Day. 1. Take A Trapeze Class Ever wonder how it feels to fly? At the Circus Academy New York, you can swing and flip…Read more...
How Travel Helped Me Conquer My Fear Of Heights
Have you ever looked down from a high perch and felt your stomach fill with dread, your arm hairs prick up and your palms drip with perspiration? I used to be like this, too. Heck, sometimes I’d get dizzy just looking down while standing (I’m 5’2”, by the way). It was travel that helped me…Read more...
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