Jessie Voigts's Blog, page 178
April 7, 2017
Lessons Learned on Vacation with my (ex) boyfriend
Half the joy of vacation is who you spend it with. Nothing makes a vacation more enjoyable than spending it with people you love (besides having copious amounts of money to spend).
The people you spend your vacation with define it as much as the destination and all its offerings. Depending on who you’re with will help determine what destination offerings you embrace and experience. Without that loved one, in this case a significant other, your vacat...
Weird Moments Make the Best Memories
How many weird things can happen in a week?
People try to act like ‘weird’ is a bad thing, when in reality it’s not. Everyone is weird in their own way, which technically means if we’re all weird, we’re actually all normal.
Weird can be good. In fact, weird moments can often make the best memories. No one wants to reminisce on ‘hey, remember that time when we sat on our asses watching television for seven hours straight?’ Sure, 7 hours of television i...
April 6, 2017
Travelling by Car vs. Motorhome
Summer is almost here, and it’s high time to start planning your well-deserved and so desired vacation. If you love travelling with many people, alone, or with your family, you must have shortlisted these two options for a road trip: a car or a motorhome. Renting a recreational vehicle (RV) has many benefits when compared to travelling by car, and this form of family vacation becomes more and more popular. But is the fun really worth the effort? Bes...
April 4, 2017
Send a Bit of Winter With These Fine Art Cards
I've been working on a new book project over the past couple of months. I've looked at hundreds of images, all from my ski touring adventures. So with all that snow and beauty on my mind, I created a series of 5x7 greeting cards highlighting some of my favourite photographs.
So if you're interested in seeing the natural beauty of the places I enjoy skiing, I invite you to let your eyes wander through the selection of cards I have currently available.
...April 3, 2017
Adventures in Camping
How do you feel when you hear the word camp? Does your heart jump with excitement to whip out that already packed box that sits at the ready in the garage? Do you happily revisit the superb learning experience that went along with your summer camp experience? Are you happy to go, but would rather head to those permanent sites where you can cook up your own meal on a clean barbecue and lay your head in a pre-prepared cabin? Or is the idea of camping...
April 2, 2017
Artist of the Month: Elena Feret
Magic.
When I look at Elena Feret's work, I fall deeply in love with her art, world, and the magic she creates - and represents. From marvelous creatures to a worldview that takes us deep into the imagination, Elena's extraordinary art inspires, gives joy, and brings an enchantment to our lives. When I first saw her art, I KNEW that she was special and that her talents needed to be shared!
Without further ado, our our Artist of the M...
Florida Culture for the Week of April 2, 2017 By Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of April 2, 2017 By Josh Garrick
April 4 to 9 – “Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In” with the Blue Angels in Lakeland
The 6-day SUN ‘n FUN FLY-In is the 2nd largest event of its kind in the world and is Florida’s largest annual convention. Covering 2200 acres, the event offers jet teams, aerospace exhibits, educational forums, day and evening air-shows including aerobatics, veterans, women in aviation, and youth activities. Sport ai...
March 31, 2017
Celebrate Semana Santa in Antigua, Guatemala
The peaceful Central American town of Antigua, Guatemala, sits beneath dormant volcanoes that overlook quaint cobblestone streets, historical Colonial churches, and brightly decorated shops. Leafy Parque Central, abundant with manicured trees and the ever present Spanish fountain, occupies the very heart of the city. With its tranquil and calming ambience, it is the ideal hamlet for Guatemalans and tourists to sit and enjoy the highlights of Antigu...
March 30, 2017
Let's Talk About Millenials
Let's talk about millennials, again. I just read yet another slight about them. While the article it was in was quick to point out that there might just be a reason for their attitude, it bashed them anyway.
Look, maybe they were largely raised by helicopter parents, with a case full of participation trophies. Or maybe they were constantly told they had to go to college, without any thought for the unprecedented mountain of student de...
March 29, 2017
Celebrate Cheeseweek in Stratford, Ontario April 1-9
Savour Stratford presents Stratford Says “CheeseWeek” to welcome the Canadian Dairy XPO with delicious cheese features at eleven participating Stratford and area restaurants April 1 through 9 plus a special cheese pairing event, April 8.
Bard's Steakhouse
If you like cheese, then you’ll love our chefs’ unique variations on favourite comfort foods, from appetizers to dessert. It wouldn’t be CheeseWeek without a classic mac ‘n cheese. Enjoy cheese in...
