Jessie Festa, Author at Epicure & Culture

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Jessica Festa is the editor of Epicure & Culture as well as Jessie on a Journey. She enjoys getting lost in new cities and having experiences you don’t read about in guidebooks. Some of her favorite travel experiences have been teaching English in Thailand, trekking her way through South America, backpacking Europe solo, road tripping through Australia, agritouring through Tuscany, and volunteering in Ghana.

Best Apps & Sites For Finding Ethical Accommodation

by Jessie FestaUpdated on Nov 8, 2024Jan 8, 2016

Looking to book a responsible and green hotel? These apps and platforms can help you make your next trip an ethical one.

Sips & Consumerism: Is Asia’s Civet Coffee Craze Ethical?

by Jessie FestaUpdated on Feb 10, 2026Jan 8, 2016

Civet coffee, or Kopi Luwak, is Asia may be a popular novelty, but is it ethical? Find out more here.

5 Great Destinations For A Spiritual Travel Experience

by Jessie FestaUpdated on Jun 10, 2025Dec 30, 2015

If you’re looking to re-charge your soul, you are not alone. Many people wander the globe looking for spiritual places where they can feel a cosmic energy. …

No Wi-Fi Needed: Must-Download Travel Apps That Work Offline

by Jessie FestaUpdated on Jun 9, 2024Dec 22, 2015

These must-download offline travel apps work even when there’s no Wi-Fi, saving you a lot of hassle on the road.

Understanding The Impact Of Global Food Waste [Infographic]

by Jessie FestaUpdated on Feb 3, 2017Dec 21, 2015

You might not think twice about throwing away spoiled milk, cheese coated in fuzz, or uneaten leftovers, but the impact of food waste is enormous.

Why Picking Olives In Italy Was My Version Of A Spa Retreat

by Jessie FestaUpdated on Apr 1, 2025Dec 17, 2015

Picking olives in Italy in the Roman countryside was an immersive cultural experience and my version of a spa retreat. Here’s why.

Florida Foodies: The Sauce Boss Of St. Augustine

by Jessie FestaUpdated on Dec 9, 2015Dec 10, 2015

Interested in the St. Augustine food scene? Meet Florida’s “Sauce Boss,” a woman helping the community while tantalizing taste buds in creative, spicy ways.

Three Hands Fish: Hands Down, The Keys’ Best Seafood Resource

by Jessie FestaUpdated on Dec 8, 2015Dec 7, 2015

Three Hands Fish offers the best seafood in Key West, Florida, and is a delicious and valuable community resource. Here’s why.

Exploring Middle Eastern Influence On Greek Cuisine Through Ravani [Recipe]

by Jessie FestaUpdated on Mar 1, 2025Dec 4, 2015

Ravani is a semolina cake drunk in luscious sweet syrup with Middle Eastern roots. Here’s what makes it so special — as well as how to make it yourself!