Jessie Voigts's Blog, page 103
August 7, 2019
5 Tips To Save More On Travel
If there is any experience as personally enriching as a deep self-realization meditation, it has to be travelling. Travelling is the gateway to understanding your soul, and realize that there is more to this world than being cooped up in your own daily life. You need to travel more, not just to expand your horizons and gain more perspective/knowledge, but also to learn more about the world and your own self.
But travel can be expensive!
However, yo...
August 5, 2019
Through the Eyes of an Educator: Setting Travel Goals
It’s August–the month of balmy summer days, outdoor exploration, firefly chasing and lemonade stands. It’s the time of college planning, hints of back to school shopping, and high school sports practice. It’s the time of road trips and international excursions, hiking trips and beach outings, camping weekends and peaceful getaways by the lake. It’s the time when those travel goals set earlier in the year come to fruition, and the next wave of trave...
Why All-Inclusive Travel Could Be Right for You
Every year, travelers who are keen to explore the world and visit new destinations journey to a variety of different places. There are many different travel options available for those who are looking to book a trip away, which means that travelers are able to enjoy having more control over their travel plans, especially now that they can arrange everything online themselves.
While some people decide to book all the components of their trips separat...
August 1, 2019
“Josh Recommends” for the Week of August 2, 2019 By Josh Garrick
“Josh Recommends” for the Week of August 2, 2019 By Josh Garrick
“Legally Blonde, The Musical” at the Dr. Phillips Center
August 2 to 4
Local Summer Musical Theater Students present Legally Blonde, The Musical, the fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde. The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed with memorable songs a...
Artist of the Month: Lara Smith
We first met our friend Lara Smith at Grand Rapids Comic Con, at Artists Alley. After falling into discussion about her playful, creative art, we KNEW we had to share her work with our wandering educators.
She's an artist from Michigan currently living in the Grand Rapids area, and an aspiring children's book writer. She makes whimsical storytelling illustrations inspired by all the fantasy stories and fairy tales she grew up reading....
July 29, 2019
History Comes Alive in Cochise County, Arizona
Cochise County, Arizona sits like a corner puzzle piece in the southeast part of the state. Year-round, visitors come to this region to enjoy a welcoming climate filled with an abundance of attractions that meet the needs of adventure seekers, birders, foodies, wine connoisseurs, as well as history lovers. While in the region, Ira and I took a smorgasbord approach and sampled different aspects of the county…and experienced how history comes alive i...
The Best Free Attractions To Visit In Florence
Travel doesn’t need to be expensive! This is especially true in Florence, Italy. Whether you’re a college student studying abroad, a faculty member on sabbatical, looking for family travel activities that don’t break the bank, or a budget-minded traveler, finding the free is ALWAYS a good thing, so that you have room in your travel budget for accommodations, interesting tours, and, of course, great food.
Here are our suggestions for the best free (a...July 24, 2019
Bonjour to French Crepes, Texas Style
Visiting Texas? Don’t come and simply dine on Mexican food and barbecue, although both are Lone Star State mainstays. Instead, say Bonjour to French crepes. Texas has an ongoing love affair with the iconic pancake from France.
Photo courtesy of Crepe Crazy, adapted by Wandering Educators
Aside from dining on tacos or juicy ribs, you can savor traditional and international crepes while visiting Texas. The paper-thin, round pancakes are usually filled...
July 22, 2019
5 Reasons You Need to Try Korean Patbingsu
Italians serve up silky gelato. In India, expect kulfi for an icy dessert. Mexico’s popsicle-like paletas come in endless fruit flavors. For Japanese, ice cream mochi encase spoonfuls of ice cream in flavors like sweet mango, green tea, strawberry and more in a thick, rice shell. Americans make towering sundaes with multiple scoops of ice cream drenched in hot fudge before being sprinkled with chopped nuts and topped with a sticky-sweet maraschino cherry.
Cultures throughout the w...
July 19, 2019
Travel Safety: 6 Things to Do Before Your Getaway
Vacations are supposed to be when you get away from the stress and worry of daily life. You want to have fun and kick back while the real world goes on its merry way without you for a few days. The harsh truth is that the real world doesn't take a break for you or anyone else because you're on vacation. Disasters can still happen, houses get robbed, and cars are stolen right from the driveway or airport long term parking. The last thing anyone wants...
