Jessica Pickett

I’m an internationally published freelance travel writer and photographer with over 20 articles featured in TexasHillCountry.com. I’ve been featured in Heart of Texas Magazine, Texas Lifestyle Magazine, Lost Treasure Magazine, and in Travel by Lightfoot Magazine. I’m a current contributor for my local CVB, VisitLakeCharles.org, as well as Great Escape Publishing, MilesGeek.com and ConfettiTravelCafe.com.

The Ladies of Cleopatra Mardi Gras New Orleans

New Orleans Mardi Gras Few Seldom See

March 1, 2019January 4, 2021 by Jessica

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Stands of ladders painted in purple, green, and gold topped with booster seats line the street. Kids dart back and forth throwing flashing Frisbees and bouncy balls caught during last night’s parade. The savory aroma of grilling boudin drifts from…

Here’s Your Chance to Launch Your Blogging Career: Call For Writers

January 1, 2019January 1, 2019 by Jessica

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May I be the first of many to wish you and yours a thrilling New Year! Today marks the third anniversary of The Rooted Gypsy Travel Blog and 2019 looks to be another stellar year. And I want YOU to…

Awesomely Authentic Adventures with Airbnb Experiences: San Diego

December 1, 2018January 11, 2019 by Jessica

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So imagine this. You've never even touched a surfboard until an hour ago. And yet you, drenched in the cold salt waters of the Pacific, just managed to ride a crashing wave all the way to the shallows. Just yesterday,…

Beyond the Beach: Discover Artsy Sarasota

November 1, 2018July 15, 2019 by Jessica

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If you travel far enough and often enough, its only a matter of time before your ability to roll with the punches will be tested. Even the best-made plans fall prey to forces out of our control. Canceled flights, a…

Latest News: The Rooted Gypsy Featured in Roy Stevenson’s Latest Book

October 1, 2018September 30, 2018 by Jessica

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Heads up, this post contains affilate links to products I love. Click here for more on those. Aflame. Delighted. Eager. Fired up. Ecstatic. Thrilled. Electrified. Astounded. Giddy. Anyway you put it, I'm stoked to share such awesome news with you!…

Gerardo “Jerry” Diaz Portraits from Cowboys of Color Stark Museum of Art Orange Texas

Portrait from Cowboys of Color: Spotlighting America’s Overlooked African American Cowboy Culture

September 1, 2018August 31, 2018 by Jessica

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“I'm not black. I'm not a cowboy. These photographs are of real people. They have real lives with real joys and sorrows. The formal portraits taken at the Cowboys of Color Rodeos give us a window into their lives and…

August: A Month of Zydeco Lunches at Blue Dog Cafe

August 1, 2018December 31, 2020 by Jessica

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Beneath the glaring, wide-eyed stare of dozens of original Blue Dog paintings, the dance floor churns with dancers jitterbugging to the irresistible Zydeco beats. Dulled from countless hours of use, the silver washboard and spoons nevertheless catch the morning light…

The Simplest Way to Rock Your First Honey Harvest

June 1, 2018January 4, 2021 by Jessica

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Alas, a farming travel writer can't spend all her time on the road. But with every season comes different adventures, and some as thrilling as those found traversing the globe. Maybe you noticed through the lens of my Snapchat, Instagram,…

How I Soothe My Wanderlust by Hosting with Airbnb

May 1, 2018December 31, 2020 by Jessica

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Like many people, I relish the chance to break away, explore new destinations, and check new experiences off the bucket list. Such as weekends spent sipping wine in Fredericksburg and San Saba. Or hopping a train bound for NOLA. And…

Snow Tubing at Soldier Hollow: Olympic Quality Fun Minutes From Salt Lake City

April 1, 2018January 4, 2021 by Jessica

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The evening sky blazed pink and orange, bathing Heber Valley and the surrounding Wasatch Mountains in a rosy glow. From the top of the slope, tubers line up on the longest tubing lanes in Utah while, in the distance, the…

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