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Colombia Travel: Exploring Bogota By Bike

Traveling through Cartagena and Medellin, I was told by locals and other travelers that while Bogota had a lot of culture, it was also a place you needed to watch your back. As I only had one full day in the city and wanted to make the most of it — but also wanted to…Read more...
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10 Ways Colombia Stole My Heart

When I was 25, I booked a one-way flight to Brazil, wanting to see how far I could make it in across the continent in three months. To this day, the trip is one of my absolute favorites. The adventures I had in South America are some I truly cherish: traveling by 4×4 across Bolivia’s…Read more...
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Experiencing The World’s Best Hostel In Santa Marta, Colombia

As a destination, Santa Marta was probably my least favorite place I stayed during my time traveling through Colombia, beginning in Cartagena and making my way to Bogota. That’s not to say the city had nothing to offer. There’s a beautiful waterfront lined with sea-related statues and seafood restaurants, museums galore and, even a fun…Read more...

11 Essential Tips For Overcoming Your Fear Of Traveling

I often receive emails from people who have read articles about my trips telling me how much they want to travel, but how scared they are to actually take the plunge. Many are terrified of flying, while others think they’re too old. Moreover, some people are worried they won’t be able to afford it, will…Read more...

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Jessie on a Journey, founded by Jessica Festa in 2011, is an award-winning solo female, offbeat and adventure travel blog helping road warriors go beyond their guidebooks and have more authentic, meaningful experiences. The site receives over 34,000 unique visitors and over 54,000 pageviews per month from 210 countries with over 20,000 followers on social…Read more...

Notes On Responsible Tourism And Inca Trail Porters

“But I already paid $600 for the tour. Now I have to give more money? I don’t have it.” “Can I maybe give $20 instead? I know they suggested more, but I think this is fine.” “I already paid $70 for the porter services. Tipping is optional.” These were the types of statements coming from…Read more...
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