Jessie Voigts's Blog, page 149
November 3, 2017
#StudyAbroadBecause You Can't Afford Not To
American milliner Gina Mazzotta creates original, hand-made custom hats for women, men, and children. The brand was founded in 2012, when, after recognizing a lack of stylish, contemporary hat options, Gina was inspired to create her own. She studied with milliner Amy Hamilton and fell in love with the millinery process. Drawing from her background in visual merchandising and window design, she integrates runway fashion with chic, custom every day acc...
Stratford Christmas Trail marks beginning of holiday season
The Stratford Christmas Trail captures the spirit of giving and the joy of checking off that list. Throughout November and running until December 20, twenty-seven shops present fabulous stocking stuffers to delight on Christmas morning. You'll discover unique and individual gift ideas when you stroll our festive streets visiting shops draped in fresh cedar rope and tied with big red bows. Stratford Tourism is making it easy to kick off your holiday...
November 1, 2017
Artist Of The Month: Angela Hennessy
Gorgeous colors, rich with the natural beauty of our earth. A keen eye, to see birds, waves, sunsets, and the talent to be able to capture it perfectly. A respite from today's busy digital world, where I can sit, breathe, and imagine. Those reasons - and more - are why I follow Angela Hennessy, our Artist of the Month, on Instagram and other social media platforms. Her art is beautiful, keen, sharp, and evocative. Even if I'm sitting in...
How to Set Up Your Own Online Shop While Traveling
If you are studying or teaching abroad for a prolonged period of time, you may find yourself looking for alternative sources of income. However, many visa programs do not allow students and teachers to work more than a certain number of hours per week. So, how can you supplement your finances so you can make the most of your time abroad? This is where setting up your own online shop comes in. It’s easy, instant and lets you sell items you no longer...
October 31, 2017
Why you shouldn’t be afraid of going to a dentist in Bangkok
Thailand’s dental clinics provide reliable, high-quality care that will banish the fear factor...
So - you’ve made the decision to teach abroad, have landed in Bangkok, and feel more than a little like Anna from the King of Siam. Even if you have travelled, especially to this part of the world, nothing can prepare you for actually living in a foreign destination, especially one that is culturally very much different from your own.
This is even more...
October 30, 2017
#StudyAbroadBecause We Learn, Grow, and Become Better Humans
Hello. I'm Marcelle. My first international trip was in my early twenties when I went to the USA to study abroad. Now, I've been to 15 countries (and counting) and love exploring new places. Study abroad is something that I believe everyone should do. And I'll tell you why. 
What motivated your decision to go abroad? How/why did you choose where to go?
It had always been a dream of mine to live abroad, either in the States or in the UK, to improve...
When Your Child Joins The Peace Corps In Guatemala: How To Provide Support
If your child has announced a desire to join the Peace Corps in Guatemala, it has probably weighed at least a little heavily on your mind.
There are many risks, dangers, and unknowns that your child will face. As their parent, you are naturally worried for their health, safety, and overall well-being. It is easy to feel helpless, especially since they will be so far away and out of your reach.
But this decision is a huge one in their life and one...
October 28, 2017
Florida Culture for the Week of October 28, 2017 By Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of October 28, 2017 By Josh Garrick
THIS WEEKEND – NOW to Oct 29 -- SWAN LAKE by Orlando Ballet
Set to Tchaikovsky's brilliant musical score, performed LIVE by the Orlando Philharmonic, Swan Lake is the world’s most celebrated ballet. To watch the way in which Director Robert Hill has BUILT the Orlando Ballet Company into what Mayor Dyer has called, “World Class,” allows us to HIGHLY RECOMMEND these performances based...
October 27, 2017
#StudyAbroadBecause Future You Will Love You
Cosplay is not just-play: One Ghostbuster's Story
We're back with our favorite Ghostbuster, Anthony Snyder (read our Artist feature on him!). From early interests in Tales from the Crypt, Sam Raimi movies, dark humor, and pop culture with a nerdy twist, he's expanded into a creative, interesting, detailed cosplayer. Whether he's a Ghostbuster (raising money for charity) or Ash from the Evil Dead, Anthony is having fun - with the creativity, people, and events. He notes, "Cosplay is the best job I'v...
