Jessie Voigts's Blog, page 128
June 29, 2018
An Architectural Tour of Portugal
Any visitor to Portugal will tell you that the architecture is a must-see. While you’re there, why not arrange your driving plans to include an architectural tour of Portugal?
An architectural driving tour of Portugal will teach you much about the history of the country, as well as draw you in with its beauty. There are 5 regions of Portugal to visit: Alentejo, Algarve, Centro, Lisbon, and Norte, although for the most part, the main a...
June 27, 2018
A July 4 Salute to the U.S. Air Force
It’s a visual extravaganza of the history of flight, and the U. S. Air Force. It’s worth days of your time. It’s the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, located in Dayton, Ohio. It’s the world’s largest and oldest aviation museum – and it is an extremely powerful experience.
Both my father and my husband’s father were in the U. S. Military. We were both born on an Air Force base.
But until our family visited the Air Force Museum, I had no idea o...
June 26, 2018
How to Prepare for a Long Trip
So you’re getting ready for a long trip – exciting!! But are you worried about all the details you need to take care of, before you head out? This is often my biggest headache, and one that takes up too much brain space while I should be excited about my trip.
To help with that, I’ve compiled a detailed list of things to do to prepare for your long trip – so that you can quickly finish the work and save your mental energy for dreaming about all the...
When in Doubt, Call 911: A Lesson About Negligence
Children are the future, both for their families and for the nation. And as such, they are, in my honest opinion, the nation’s greatest resource. And like every resource that we hold dear, we need to take the utmost care of them.
But sadly that wasn’t what happened on Oct. 29, 2010, when the personnel at Ogden School District failed to provide immediate assistance to one of their students, a 7-year old boy named Jose Eduardo Flores Bedolla, when he wa...
June 25, 2018
In Search of the Perfect Vegan Chocolate Mousse
Salivating over the various bakery finds – from oversized carrot-cake muffins heavy with icing and thick slices of flourless chocolate cake, I came across an intriguing find: vegan chocolate mouse. Packaged in a nondescript plastic cup with a gold "VEGAN" label, I thought at best it would satisfy my sweet tooth and at worst it would taste a bit like chocolate-imbued gritty pudding.
You see our kitchen had been undergoing a dairy-free makeover and I'd b...
June 20, 2018
Spain to Crown San Antonio Capital of Tapas on World Tapas Day
Summer begins Thursday, June 21. Coincidentally, that’s also “Día Mundial de la Tapa,” or “World Tapas Day.” In 2016, Spain officially declared the third Thursday of June as the special day to honor its uniquely universal dining concept.
Since then, about 20 countries, including Great Britain, Hungary, and the Philippines have joined in the celebration. In the United States, New York, Miami, and Portland have also celebrated the annual observance.
...June 19, 2018
Travel Back in Time at Schloss Sigmaringen
Perched atop a steep cliff, nestled in between the town of Sigmaringen and the Danube River, Schloss Sigmaringen (Sigmaringen Castle) is a fairy tale come to life.
The brightly-colored roofs lead the eye past the surrounding mountains to the sky, in the town of Sigmaringen, located in Baden-Württemberg, southern Germany.
Sigmaringen Castle is the largest of all the castles in the Danube Valley, and, with 480 rooms, the second largest in Germany....
June 18, 2018
Six Things To Do At The South Street Seaport After Dark
For New Yorkers, there is nothing like the South Street Seaport after dark. This after hours hot spot is a favorite among locals as well as curious tourists. Though the seaport has great attractions that are frequented all day, the fun doesn't stop when the sun goes down.
“Fulton Street is the seaport’s main street and includes mom and pop businesses, souvenir shops, historic cast iron and late 19th Century buildings,” said Jennifer Li of Liberty C...
Story and Place in Music
When you are working on creating something, or solving a problem, or sorting out choices, travel is often a good way to give you new perspectives on what is going on, to refresh your thoughts, to give you new ideas. That is as true when you are considering day to day life or the course of world events.
Travel could be moving from your desk to look out a window. It could be a journey down to the end of your road. It could be a trip across the country...
Where to Find Free Summer Movies in New York
Movies, can be a very expensive addition to your vacation but, luckily, there are many opportunities to see free ones--in in some of the most well-known New York City locations.
Photo: Socrates Sculpture Park, adapted by Wandering Educators
“Whether you are looking to spend an evening with the family, planning a romantic date under the stars, or wanting an excuse to spoil yourself with an indie flick or current release, you can expand your NYC expe...
