Jessie Voigts's Blog, page 144
December 20, 2017
How to Plan an Indochina Tour in 2018 and 2019
Indochina, which was originally termed Indo-China, consists of the countries in Southeast Asia now known as Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar (formerly Burma), Thailand, and Vietnam. The countries are all within the sphere of influence of the Indian subcontinent and China, and also included part of Malaysia and Singapore in the original designation. Later, the term Indochina was used to refer to the French Indochina region that covered just Cambodia, Laos, an...
December 18, 2017
Music for a Winter's Eve
Winter is a season for gahtering together, and for solitude, for savoring connection and dealing with distance, for, as the song says, greeting a friend and welcoming a stranger. Music can be both timely and timeless about all this. Music finds a place in the heart and in day to day life in the midst of changes large and small. Whatever your situation or politics, it's likely you will agree that this has been and remains a time of change and uncertai...
December 16, 2017
Florida Culture for the ‘Holidays 2017’ By Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the ‘Holidays 2017’ By Josh Garrick
PHANTASMAGORIA’S “A Christmas Carol, a Ghost Story”
Dec 16 at 8 pm & Dec 17 at 2 pm
Orlando’s own scary Victorian Performance Troupe Phantasmagoria will present the best known and most loved ‘ghost story’ of all time – Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol, a Ghost Story” in their own unique style and adaptation. Bringing dance, puppetry, projections, music and story-telling to the stage, the...
The Food Lover's Travel Guide to Cancun
Cancun is so much more than beaches and the hotel zone. Located on the Caribbean Sea in the area known as Riviera Maya, Cancun is part of the Mexican state Quintana Roo. Many travelers head to Cancun for a fun beach vacation (it's very easy to get to Cancun, and there are plenty of accommodation options), although there is so much more to see in the area. Cancun is one of the youngest cities in Mexico, but full of culture, history, archaeology, a...
December 15, 2017
Hunting Northern Lights Above the Arctic Circle: Local Experts Guide You There
Have you always dreamed of finding and photographing Northern Lights, especially above the Artic Circle? Perhaps you've loved the articles by our Northern Norway Editor, Benny Høynes, including his guide to photographing Northern Lights? Now you can learn from and watch northern lights with him! With three friends, Benny has created a unique travel opportunity.
Vesterålen Tours, founded in 05.12.17, is an extraordinary tour experience for hunting...
New Elections in Barcelona May Restore Tranquility and Tourism to Region
Many Americans traveling to Spain for the first time visit Barcelona. This beautiful port city is situated in the autonomous region of Catalonia. But the city famous for the modernist architecture of Antoni Gaudi has been mired in chaos lately.
Barcelona's Casa Mila
In fact, since Oct. 1, 2017, nearly 3,000 major companies have left Barcelona. The violence and unrest propelled them to establish either new headquarters or branch offices in some of Sp...
Want to Study Abroad? Start Here!
Study Abroad - it's our passion. Whether you direct enroll overseas, attend a program through your university or another, or learn abroad by volunteering, interning, and working overseas, you're one of the growing number of people who have garnered important international experience.
December 14, 2017
December Artist of the Month: Liam Hughes
Every month here on Wandering Educators, we share the coolest artists and photographers. This fall I found the VERY coolest artist, Liam Hughes, of Liam Shard Jewelry. Liam creates amazing jewelry. I've already seen many, many pieces that I would just love to wear! His unique artistry showcases the best of many different patterns and designs - truly, there is something for everyone. I was lucky enough to sit down and talk with Liam abou...
December 12, 2017
Traveling to Japan? Read the Japan Traveler's Companion
Whether you've been to Japan and love it, or can't wait to go, I've got a book for you. Japan Traveler's Companion: Japan's Most Famous Sights from Okinawa to Hokkaido, by Rob Goss, is a treasure.
It's a beautiful book, perfect for dreaming and remembering.
Goss, who wrote another book we love (Japanese Inns and Hot Springs: A Guide to Japan's Best Ryokan and Onsen), has a knack for finding the best of an area, and sharing it. His writing is clear,...
Celebrating Christmas at Disney: What to Expect
For me, Christmas has always meant gray skies and cold air, wood smoke and pine trees, home-cooked meals with hot chocolate, and, with a bit of good luck (or bad luck, if you’re the one doing the shoveling), a bit of snow. But how does Christmas in Disney compare? In some ways, the two are not that different. As long as you know where to look, there is plenty of holiday fun to be had at the Disney World Resort.
The Magic Kingdom is a great p...
