Jessie Voigts's Blog, page 170
June 2, 2017
Pisa: Not Just the Tower
If you go to Tuscany, you think of hill towns, medieval villages, Florence, Siena, and maybe Lucca. They are all great places to visit. But what is not far away from this part of Italy is the town of Pisa. And you all know what is in Pisa, right? THE LEANING TOWER OF PISA, of course.
If you are in the area and want to visit The Tower, it’s not a long drive from Tuscany. Enjoy the scenery while you travel to get there, and take the back roads - not...
Martin Clunes' Islands of Australia a Must-Watch
This spring, Acorn TV proudly premiered the three-part docuseries Martin Clunes' Islands of Australia. In this gorgeously shot new documentary, Martin Clunes (Doc Martin) is on a quest to discover the islands of Australia. There are over 8,000 to choose from, and Martin visits 16 that offer a cross-section of island life. Along the way, he learns about the diversity, history, and challenges of island life Down Under.
In this three-part series, Clune...
June 1, 2017
Elephants: A Charming and Important Picture Book for Young Kids
One of the most important things we can do for young kids is to read to them - and teach about the world, through those books. One such book that I just love is called Elephants, a simple, loving, and beautiful picture book that teaches about this incredible animal, as well as elephant conservation. Written by Rebeccca Heller (you'll remember our interview with her about her book Falling Rock, which teaches about Native America...
Colorful Wildflowers in the Arizona Desert
While travelling through the Arizona desert, I came across something that I never imagined I’d love quite this much: desert flowers. As you walk through the desert you see cacti,
dry bushes, and beautiful, yet surprising, spots of color.
Without a doubt, my favorite of all of the desert flowers are the yellow ones. Against the dusty background of the baking desert, these small discrepancies in the setting look like drops of sun. Just seeing them...
May 31, 2017
To B or not to B&B?
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With so many options the decision can send enlightened travelers either into a quandary or an adventure. From resorts and hotels to campgrounds and hostels, travelers have a myriad of accommodations options. Value is the buzz word in travel today, and when it comes to finding plenty of value, a B&B or country inn mak...
Ten Reasons to Travel in the Shoulder Season
What's the shoulder season, you may ask? It's that sweet spot between high season and low. It's also a great price break from high season prices, and low season bargains. Travel+Leisure magazine has a great slideshow on Shoulder Season Travel Secrets, with details on places to go, when.
You may not want to travel during low season, due to weather issues (cold, monsoons, etc.). We traveled to Scotland and Ireland last September, and missed the crowds,...
Road Trip 101: Ten Tips to Save Money on Accommodations
Road trips are awesome - and can be costly! We've written on the Top 10 Ways to Save Money on the Road. Now, I'd like to share tips to save money on accommodations while traveling.
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Hit the very first rest area when you enter a state. There will usually be lots of racks of coupons and information. As well, they will often have hotel coupon books that cover the whole state. We've saved 70% on hotel room...
May 30, 2017
5 Tel Aviv Landmarks and the History Behind Them
Israel is just one of the many countries which have a lot to offer to tourists. From Israel’s sacred and holy churches to its buoyant city landscapes, there is a plethora of things that will satisfy you there.
Tel Aviv is one of the many cities in Israel that will amaze you. It’s more than just the country’s financial center and technology hub. It has so much more to offer. The annual MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index once ranked the city...
The Art of Road Tripping: The Way Back Home
The journey back home from a road trip is different than the journey to somewhere else. On the way back, I know that I am returning to reality. This fatigued schlep changes to enthusiasm, however, when I see that I am close to home. Suddenly I am filled with gratitude for things I once took for granted. At that point, everything becomes beautiful and new.
I had driven 1,227.2 miles from Utah to Minnesota and for a moment I thought I had finished, but...
May 29, 2017
Florida Culture for the Week of May 29, 2017 By Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of May 29, 2017 By Josh Garrick
June 2 to July 2 – ‘Animal Crackers,’ the Marx Brothers Musical Comedy
From 1928, Mad Cow Theatre brings us the crazy, laugh-out-loud Marx Brothers musical-comedy, ‘Animal Crackers.’ Lowbrow humor rules as ‘Animal Crackers’ takes us into Margaret DuMont’s ‘dignified’ weekend party only to see it made ‘more interesting’ by Groucho and other ‘questionable’ guests. Dignity is banished in th...
