Jessie Voigts's Blog, page 158
August 22, 2017
A Beer Tour of Asia
One of the best ways to learn about a country is through experiencing the food and drink. From Pad Thai in Thailand to sushi in Japan, the deliciousness can expand your worldview. But what about the drinks? Beer is an extremely popular and tasty way to learn about a country – and perhaps share a table at a restaurant and meet some new friends.
Asia is well known for its delicious beer – I can personally attest to tastiness of the beer of Japan (As...
How to Choose the Best Camping Hammock
Backpacking, hiking, and camping offer excellent opportunities for adventure and getting closer to nature. They also provide some great travel alternatives that do not involve gas stations, baggage rules for airlines, and emptying your wallet. While tents are still the standard for outdoor sleeping solutions, camping hammocks offer a comfortable, useful, money-saving alternative if you want to get really adventurous.
However, choosing a hammock is...
August 21, 2017
The Case of the Fire Chicken (and other hilarious foreign language follies!)
As cliche as it may sound, some things really do get lost in translation.
In honor of the upcoming holiday, I’d like to introduce you to my favorite English to Chinese translation - the turkey! Not surprisingly, Thanksgiving isn’t the most celebrated holiday in Beijing, China: the bird of the hour is translated literally as the “fire chicken,” and though they are pretty hard to come by in these parts, I won’t let that get my holiday spirits down!
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Planning a Trip To Japan? Try These Tips
Think of Japan, and you’re likely to imagine fast trains, sumptuous sushi, amazing technology and society and culture like no other. Welcome to the land of convenience where everything just seems to work, but there is more to experience than these for visitors on a trip to Japan.
Full of mesmerizing landscapes and incredible sites, Japan offers a special treat for travelers looking for something different in their travel itinerary. You’re probably...
Three Feet or So: Music and Creating Positive Change in the World
Unsettling times, times of uncertainty, times of change -- these can bring about fear, and fear's twin, anger. Such times may bring about despair, frustration, discouragement. It is also possible, though, to live in such times with hope, and with courage. The music I offer you in this series of posts is meant to help with that. Careful how you go, indeed. Take heart and take courage, and keep music as your good companion.
Careful How You Go is a son...
August 20, 2017
#CelebrateBravo: Happy Birthday, Bravo! Cucina Italiana
One of our favorite Italian restaurants, Bravo! Cucina Italiana, is celebrating its 25th birthday, and we were invited up to our closest Bravo! location, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to celebrate.
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We started our dining experience from their birthday menu with a grilled Portobello mushroom, seasoned with garlic, and plated with spinach, tomatoes, and a creamy horseradish sauce. It was a nice vegetarian appetizer. Another appetize...
August 19, 2017
Florida Culture for the Week of August 20, 2017 By Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of August 20, 2017 By Josh Garrick
TODAY -- August 20 at 5:30 pm – ‘Divas & Dudes Tribute Show’ for Steinway Society
The Steinway Society’s fundraiser, ‘Divas and Dudes Tribute Show’ will include performers Jacqueline Jones; Linda Cole, Eric Richardson, Shenina Beaman, Jim Carter, and Cyndi Fraser. Hosted by TV Anchor Bob Frier, the event includes a cocktail reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 pm followed b...
August 15, 2017
6 Things to Consider on Your First Backpacking Trip
So, you’re planning your first backpacking trip? How exciting! There is a lot to consider, and it can be difficult to plan for since you haven’t gone on a trip like this before. Preparation is very different from planning a trip where you get on a plane, stay with a friend, or spend your whole time in one place. Fear not - here are 6 things to consider before you set off on your first trip.
This seems like a given, but findin...
2017 Solar Eclipse: Optimal Viewing in Central Florida
August 21 from 1 pm to 4 pm – Where Will YOU Be for the 2017 Solar Eclipse? Optimal Viewing in Central Florida By Josh Garrick
This is the first total solar eclipse that will be viewable from the west coast to the east coast of the United States in 99 years. Florida residents will be able to view the solar eclipse at 85% totality, which means the moon will almost completely cover the sun. Those seeking the “complete experience” will be at one of t...
August 14, 2017
Studying Abroad in London: A Quick Stop in Oxford
Here's the next article in my series on traveling outside of London during your time abroad! If you didn’t get a chance to start at the beginning, make sure you read my first post here. Then you can check out my next three trips to Stonehenge, Bath, and York before checking out Oxford!
Next up is a trip to Oxford! It is located northwest of London. It is an easy hour drive or ride by train. This can be an easy day trip, or you can pair it with a...
