For those who read my personal travel blog, Jessie on a Journey, I recently wrote about a bike tour in Bogota, Colombia that I loved. …
Learning To Make Sancocho In A Local Home In Bogota, Colombia (Recipe Included!)
Trip Journal
#ProjectLoveNote: To Best Friends In Far Places
To my best friend, Distance doesn’t matter. You changed my life for the better. Meeting my future best friend was the last thing on my …
Sustainable Travel: Pastoralist Communities vs Safari Parks
After driving for eleven hours, mostly on unmade roads, we arrive at a game lodge about five hours drive from Nairobi. I am sitting in …
A Sustainable Wellness Getaway At Al Capone’s Old SoCal Hideaway
“Qigong is the practice of mindful of your body, mind and breath,” explains Michael, my Tai Chi instructor for the morning. “If you’re mindful of …
#ProjectLoveNote: An Ode To Solo Female Travelers
To All Solo Female Travelers, You inspire me. Three years ago I had just returned from Guatemala, my eyes suddenly open to the rest of …
California Culture: An Artisanal Afternoon In Old Town Temecula
It seems you can’t travel anywhere nowadays without seeing McDonald’s, Subway and Chick-fil-A. Recently, I was invited to a wedding in a place known not …
48 Hours On A Vineyard: 5 Things I Learned During Harvest Season
Sepia-toned movies like French Kiss, Sideways and A Good Year paint a romantic image of life on a vineyard. Who wouldn’t want to abandon beige …
#ProjectLoveNote: Guatemala, You Stole My Heart
To my beautiful Guatemala, You stole my heart. Three years ago when I stepped on a plane for the first time – when I stepped …
10 Important Lessons I Learned In Germany
Some trips offer more than just the chance to see the sights, but also valuable life lessons and insights into other cultures. On a recent …
How To Experience The Best Of California’s Temecula Valley Wine Country
“What’s the number one reason after Disneyland that visitors come to California?” asks Elizabeth, my host for the day. As I’m on a Grapeline Wine …