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Jessica Festa

About the Author

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.

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I Volunteered At An Orphanage, And Now I Campaign Against It

By Jessica Festa on Dec 6, 201864 Comments

Volunteering at an orphanage may sound noble, but your impact can do more harm than good. Here’s how you can actually help children and make a difference.

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Filed in: Global Ethics, Guest Posts, VolunteerTags: children, orphanage, orphanage tourism
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How One Incredible Whidbey Island Restaurant Blends Local Cuisine & Art

By Jessica Festa on Dec 5, 20180 Comments

Delicious Whidbey Island restaurants abound, though one, in particular, is blending art and food in Washington State in a unique way. Here’s how.

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Filed in: Food, North America, RestaurantsTags: restaurants, usa, washington, washington restaurants, Whidbey Island
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A History Of The Crepe, France’s Delectable Staple

By Jessica Festa on Nov 19, 20183 Comments

Be it slathered in nutella, sprinkled lightly with sugar or dripping with cheese, the crepe is an important item on the French menu.

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Filed in: Europe, FoodTags: brittany, crepes, dessert, france food, french food, tracing the dish
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Everything You Need To Know About Food In Dubai

By Jessica Festa on Nov 12, 201815 Comments

Guest post by travel blogger Rohit Agarwal of Transindiatravels.com If you’re planning a trip to Dubai, you need to make sure that you have a good grasp on Emirati cuisine. The food that you will find in the region will be unlike any […]

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Filed in: Asia, Food, Tasty DM, Travel GuidesTags: Details, dubai, dubai food, dubai food guide, United Arab Emirates
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Why Oregon’s Willamette Valley Offers The Ultimate West Coast Wine Trip

By Jessica Festa on Oct 31, 20180 Comments

Wine touring Willamette Valley makes for an unforgettable, delicious trip. Here’s why, and what to do while you’re there.

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Filed in: Drink, North America, Travel GuidesTags: Feature, featured, oregon, pdf, portland, usa, willamette valley, wine, wine tours
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How To Make Bouillabaisse Like You’re From Marseille [Recipe Included]

By Jessica Festa on Oct 16, 20180 Comments

Bouillabaisse is both a delicious Provençal seafood stew and an important part of Marseille (France) culture. Use this recipe to make it like a local!

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Filed in: Europe, Food, RecipesTags: bouillabaisse, france, france recipes, french recipes, marseille, seafood
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Best Places To Stay In Bocas Del Toro For Sustainable Travelers

By Jessica Festa on Oct 3, 20181 Comment

The best places to stay in Bocas del Toro, Panama — especially for sustainable travelers — include these eco-friendly experiential island resorts.

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Filed in: Accommodation, Central AmericaTags: Bocas del Toro, bocas del toro hotels, latin america, panama, panama hotels
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9 Innovative Platforms Making Sustainable Travel Easy (& Fun!)

By Jessica Festa on Sep 28, 20182 Comments

Whether you volunteer ethically, curb your carbon footprint or support local nonprofits, these platforms make sustainable travel simple.

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Filed in: Global Ethics, Travel TipsTags: sustainable tourism
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Drinking In Poland: The Importance Of Polish Nalewka [Recipe]

By Jessica Festa on Sep 27, 20182 Comments

This Polish nalewka recipe immerses you in Polish culture while making it clear why this is a must-have treat when drinking in Poland.

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Filed in: Drink, Europe, RecipesTags: drinks, nalewka, poland
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Your Ultimate Travel Guide To Plano, Texas

By Jessica Festa on Aug 23, 20180 Comments

Planning a trip to Texas? Here’s why you should add Plano to your itinerary! Hint: If you like nature, innovative restaurants & wine events, you’re in luck!

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Filed in: North America, Travel GuidesTags: plano, Texas, usa
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