Jessie Voigts's Blog, page 161
July 27, 2017
These 5 Historical Activities Are Why You Need to Visit Kotor, Montenegro
Montenegró is one of the best kept secrets of the Balkan region. Despite being sandwiched between the summer hot spots of Greece and Croatia, it remains relatively untouched by tourism. It’s hard to see why, when Montenegró boasts 294 kilometers of breathtakingly blue Adriatic coastline, stunning limestone mountain cliffs reaching for hundreds of meters, real Eastern-European culture, and old towns with all the history and ambiance you could ask for...
Underwater Sculpture Rises from the Seabed in Indonesia
The world-renowned underwater sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor has completed one of his most ambitious works yet – a man-made reef in the shallow waters off a beach voted Indonesia's best by Tripadvisor.
For more than a decade, the British-born artist has created hauntingly beautiful sculptures in waters from the Caribbean to the Canary Islands and the River Thames. Read our early interview with him here, and our features on his work at the Museo Atl...
July 26, 2017
10 of the Best Experiences on a Safari in Africa
Those of you who have gone on an Africa safari will vouch for the fact that it is an adventurous, terrifying, and strangely soothing experience.
Sunrise, Serengeti. Lucas Bruihler
Here are the 10 best experiences on a Safari in Africa:1. A water safari on the Okavango Delta in the Chobe National Park in Botswana will bring you closer to hundreds of wild animals coming to the river front for game. In fact, you can also be witness to a few endange...
Falling in Love with the Lake District
The Lake District has a romantic past. William Wordsworth and the Lake Poets drew attention to this special area in the northwest corner of England during the 19th century. It has since become a destination for nature lovers and walking enthusiasts everywhere. It was the focus of my most recent solo trip. I went to the Lakes for a digital detox – to escape the always online digital world. In the process I acquired a new love.
Walking the fells.
Just...
The Outdoor Enthusiast’s Bucket List
If you were to create a bucket list, what is the one thing that you would like to do? If you are looking for inspiration, read this post and we’ll share with you some of the best things that you have to try, which are especially perfect for those who have a penchant for the outdoors.
The Banff National Park is a must-see for any outdoor enthusiast. Known as the first national park in Canada, it is also a World Heritage Site, which s...
July 25, 2017
Austria for Wine Lovers
The land-locked country of Austria in Central Europe has borders with Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Slovenia, Hungary, Slovakia, and Czech Republic. The country is known for its fine classical music, welcoming mountains, spectacular Lipizzaner horses, and filling cream cakes. Yet, Austria has been producing fine wines for centuries, and today is more than happy to share these treasures with wine-loving visitors.
An excellent wine educa...
6 Ways to Save Money on Travel
One of the best reasons to save money on travel is that you'll have MORE money to travel! The more travel you do, the happier you are (at least, that's the way it is for me). I am always looking to tips and tricks to save money - here are some of my best ways to save money on travel:
Do your research! Find out which airlines are less expensive to fly into. Learn which cities are less expensive but offer similar attractions. Look online fo...
July 24, 2017
Why Escape Rooms are the Best Team-Building Activity
Where was your last team-building activity? Presumably, in a bar or at a football stadium. Drinking a beer or doing some kind of sports together with your team is nice, but you can make your team-building activities fun and effective if you get locked in a room together. We don’t suggest losing a key from your office and searching for it for the whole night — just book an hour in an escape room and try one of the best games for team-building activit...
Visiting Marco Polo's Favorite City in China
Hangzhou, the capital and largest city of Zhejiang Province in Eastern China, is home to more than 8-million residents and located just 50 minutes from Shanghai by high-speed train.
Xixi Wetland Park (above and below)
The city is well-known throughout China for its beautiful natural scenery, including the UNESCO World Heritage site, West Lake, and for its lush, mountainous vegetation.
West Lake in Early Spring
Broken Bridge in Snow
Birds in Xixi We...
6 Easy Family Reunion Meal Ideas – No Sloppy Joes Needed
Planning a family reunion can be a daunting task – from figuring out the best location to plotting activities that work for everyone, whether they’re ages 2, 22, or 82.
And then there’s mealtime.
Inevitably there’s a mixture of food likes and dislikes, paired with an allergy or two, or more. At least that’s how it goes in my family, which now tops more than 20 at family gatherings.
Yet of all the activities our family does together, meals offer the...
