Jessie Voigts's Blog, page 185
February 19, 2017
Croatia Wines Speak Volumes From Bottle
At first blush, Crljenak Kastelanski, Grasevina, Plavac Mali, Pošip - some of Croatia’s grape varietals - sounded Greek to me. Since OPA is the only Greek word I know, pronouncing these grape names sent my mind into a tailspin.
In fact, I was so overwhelmed by the names of Croatian wines, winemakers, and labels that I couldn’t imagine writing about them without mastering the spelling first. Then I scanned several sources and talked to a Croatia wine...
Travel Tips: 12 Things to Do in Southern Croatia
Last summer, my mom came over to Stockholm to see me for three weeks, and we decided we wanted to go somewhere hot and sunny for one week of fun in the sun. My mom has always wanted to go to Croatia and I had only been to the north so we decided on going to southern Croatia. We were debating between Split and Dubrovnik for a week - but then we said why not both in a week? It might be a bit hectic, but neither of us were sure when we would be back. Thankfully...
February 18, 2017
70+ Fun Doctor Who Resources for Road Trips
Calling all Whovians! If you’re traveling, whether for a road trip or via air, and don’t have a TARDIS handy, don’t worry. You can still get your Doctor Who fix with over 70 great resources we’ve found - fun crafts, apps, printables, snacks, and more. Most are free, all are interesting, and definitely portable for your traveling pleasure. Allons-y!
Papercraft
For your travel journal, a River Song Journal Cover from BBC
February 17, 2017
Pomaire: Clay, Horses, and Pottery
Pomaire is a small town west of Santiago that specializes in clay and pottery. It is one of the smallest towns we visited in Santiago, but it is packed with great sights to see and things to do! We arrived early in Pomaire after about an hour drive outside of the city. I looked around at the deep burgundy red dirt and immediately understood why the town was famous for its impressive clay and pottery. I grew up in a countryside town, so I felt right...
February 16, 2017
We Love The Incredibly Delicious Fire Department Coffee!
Firefighters Know Coffee. This is a fact. My brother's a firefighter, and I know that there's more truth than we can ever guess to that statement. After all, our first responders need to be ON for 24 hour shifts - sometimes longer. So who better to make coffee than firefighters?!
I recently tried a small batch, freshly-roasted craft coffee that is both incredibly delicious and from a company whose mission I completely support: Fire Department Coffee...
Will Travel For Food: Broccoli, Tarantulas, and Paella
Food is wonderful. It tastes great, there are an almost infinite number of options, and it keeps you alive.
Obviously not all food is jam-packed with all the right flavors, but when I think of good food, the list doesn’t stop. Pizza, ice cream, bananas, chicken, lentils, beans, tacos, burritos, eggs, pb&j sandwiches… I could go on forever. But the first thing that pops into this food-loving head of mine is broccoli with soy sauce.
I get that so...
February 15, 2017
5 Great Coffeeshops in San Francisco
Move over Seattle, San Francisco is on your caffeinated heels. Coffee is the lifeblood of most Americans, with 83 percent considering themselves coffee-drinkers. Whether you want coffee in the morning or afternoon, from a coffee shop or a regular eatery that offers coffee, chains like Starbucks are becoming just as commonplace as McDonald's. But, San Franvisco urges you to cut the chains and try out some of these top local coffee houses in the area...
San Francisco’s Historic Ferry Building
The weather gods sent us a flawless day to wander San Francisco. Bob and I targeted the historic Ferry Building to enjoy the sun and warm, and indulge a bit of browsing. It’s a destination easily combined with a trip to Alcatraz, Sausalito, or Fisherman’s Wharf. We decided on the simpler pleasure of hanging out on a bench sipping coffee and watching the Bay. It was the perfect diversion from busy lives.
After soaking in the scenery we treated our p...
The Perfect San Francisco Long Weekend Itinerary
Are you heading to San Francisco soon? Well, you’re going to love it. San Francisco is one of those cities that’s friendly, compact and really easy to get around if you only have a few days, making it the perfect destination for a long weekend.
There are plenty of well-priced hotels in San Francisco, meaning you can see the city on foot or via the cable cars without having to travel a long way into the center from the suburbs.
And, the climate is p...
Quit Your Job & Travel The World
Are you interested in quitting your job and traveling the world, but aren't quite sure where to start? I've got the book for you! The aptly named Quit Your Job & Travel The World, by Anjali Sareen, covers all the topics you'll need - and more. In her book, she covers why to do this (!!!0, her story, making the decision to do it, what to do before you leave, how to pack, ways to make money on the road, finding cheap or free accommodations, decidi...
