Jessie Voigts's Blog, page 172
May 23, 2017
Travelling to the Middle East During Ramadan
If you are thinking of travelling to the Middle East anytime soon, then you will experience what is known as the month of Ramadan for our fellow Muslim brothers and sisters.
Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, which is a lunar calendar; meaning it rotates annually, and each new month is dependent on the sighting of the moon – meaning a month could last anywhere between 29 and 31 days.
Much self-discipline is practiced in this month...
San Donato In Poggio in Pictures: The Beauty of Tuscany
On a trip to Tuscany, this is the place to stay. It is halfway between Florence and Siena, and not far from San Gimignano and Volterra. This beauty of a town is small but still shows its medieval heritage. The main part of town is still surrounded by the walls built back in the 12th century for protection. So many touches of the original remain, such as arches and towers.
Who doesn't love Tuscan doors?
archways in back streets
San Donato’s history...
May 22, 2017
7 Mole Lessons from Salt Lake City’s Storied Red Iguana Restaurant
In 1989, I made my first trek to Salt Lake City’s famed Red Iguana restaurant.
I was just 14 then and had gone to the four-year-old Mexican restaurant during a solo trip to see my brother, who lived in the area.
This was before there was any notion of foodies. Facebook was still years away from development. Social media didn’t exist. No Instagram to spread snapshots of the restaurant’s authentic dishes, like their Red Pipian mole or Chile Rel...
May 21, 2017
The things we carry when we travel: Our ethnicity. Our dreams. Our hopes.
My hair looks different, my backpack is always open, and I have a medium brown complexion. I'm sun-kissed. I am kissed by the sun. Now, if you live in Boston or in Medford, where I go to Tufts, and you saw me walking down the street, you'd probably make nothing of it.
I was waiting for the ferry from Montevideo to Buenos Aires with my friends a few weeks ago. A long way from Boston. I was charging my phone when a kid walked up to me and asked in Span...
Unusual things to see and do in Ravenna
Situated along Italy’s Adriatic Coast in the Emilia Romagna region, Ravenna is an often-overlooked location for travelers. But there is much to discover in this history-laden town, from Roman and Byzantine structures to art and culture to crypts, libraries with cats, and adventures galore. Find your home base via Azzurro Club (check for seaside locations, so you can have the best of history, culture, and beaches), and then get ready to explore!
May 20, 2017
Florida Culture for the Week of May 21, 2017 By Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of May 21, 2017 By Josh Garrick
TODAY – May 21 at 4 pm – “Baroque & Beyond” Concert
Some of the world’s most beautiful music will be performed by Performing Arts of Maitland’s Baroque Chamber Orchestra at the Venue-On-The-Lake-Maitland Civic Center. Featuring Bach’s Organ Fugue in G minor, Vivaldi’s Concerto Ripieno, and Telemann’s Concerto Polonois, tickets are $10 at the door. Call 321-303-1404 or visit PAMaitlan...
May 19, 2017
3 Best Adventure Destinations in Israel
Israel has an incredible diversity of landscapes and cities, and there’s a little bit for everybody. You’ll be happy if you want to stay all day on the sunny beach, and you’ll be equally happy if you’re one for old buildings and fascinating history. But if you’re an adrenaline junkie, you’ll be especially fulfilled, as opportunities for adventureplentiful in Israel. Wake up the Indiana Jones in you and get moving!
1. Golan HeightsThe Golan Heights...
4 Ways to Prepare for Extended Travel
For those of us who travel abroad for work, it is important for us to take care of as much as possible before we leave the country. By taking care of potential problems from the start, we can make the most of our journeys and avoid disastrous situations. Here are four ways to prepare for your next trip.
Making sure your finances are in order should be top priority. When travelling outside the country, we often rely on our cards to h...
May 16, 2017
Road Trip Alert! On-the-way attractions to visit when driving from Delhi to Jaipur
If one was to ask you your favourite heritage destination in India, you must mention Jaipur, aka the Pink City. Jaipur hotels are easily available, and you will have an experience of a lifetime, especially if you love Rajasthani food! The city speaks volumes about India’s culture through its larger-than-life forts and palaces. Home to the renowned Jaipur Literature Festival, this heritage city has much to see and do, incluring Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal...
May 13, 2017
Music of resilience
Resilience is a many-faceted quality. More than bouncing back, more than making it through, more than stepping up to face a difficult situation, yet resilience may include aspects of all those things. It is a quality needed in day to day life. Events on the world stage and how they may impact that day to day life also call for resilience. It's a quality affected by one's resources, background, and perception. One way to increase those resources is to...
