Jessie Voigts's Blog, page 186
February 15, 2017
Traveling on an Extremely Tight Budget with a Group
Travelling is always more fun with a group of friends. You have more people to share the amazing experience with and get support to ensure things go smoothly. But travelling with your friends can sometimes add to the costs, especially when you’re with more than just three people. So, how to keep the costs down when you’re already on a tight student budget? Here are a few tips to keep in mind.
Although spontaneous trips can be fun, not pl...
February 14, 2017
The Chosen Maiden: Bronia Nijinska and Modern Dance
If I were to dance these words, I would dance the drops of rain falling on parched earth.
My best friend in our PhD program was from Russia, and had had years of ballet training. She moved so gracefully that it seemed like she was a different sort of being than me (I can trip over air, truly). I hadn’t thought much about ballet before then – how much work and dedication it takes, and how the body is an instrument of dance, of art...
February 13, 2017
An Unusual Way to Explore Barcelona
Barcelona – this seaside town has much to offer visitors, from delicious food to Gaudi’s famous buildings. But as with any large city, how do you fit it all in? One way we love is discovering the city by bike! There are many locations for bike rentals in Barcelona, so wherever you are staying, you can hop on a bike and explore. There are bike paths, and the city is used to having plenty of bike traffic (as always, follow local traffic rules). It’s i...
Your Guide to the London Tube
The ins and outs of getting around on the London Tube
Prior to studying abroad in London, I spoke with a friend about things I needed to know about London. The first thing he said was to get familiar with the tube. He also gave me a map so I could start studying. Before you leave for London, I would highly recommend getting familiar with the map. The tube will most likely be a part of your daily life. I’ve put together some...
February 12, 2017
Florida Culture for the Week of February 12, 2017 By Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of February 12, 2017 By Josh Garrick
FEBRUARY 14 – ALL DAY – VALENTINE’S DAY !!!
Here it is, my Brothers – Your once-a-year-reminder of “HOW to be a Hero on Cupid’s Day.” The frilly box of drug-store chocolates is sooo last century. Become HER HERO with tickets to a Broadway show at the Dr. Phillips Center OR The Great Gatsby at the Shakespeare Center OR a wild & crazy play by Steve Martin at Mad Cow. OR take a gian...
Where Do The Locals Go To Eat in Breckenridge, Colorado?
Breckenridge, Colorado is one of those rare destinations that holds massive appeal almost year-round. In the Winter, epic ski mountains draw snow bunnies from around the world seeking a less "snooty" ski experience then nearby Aspen or Vail. In the Summer, the temperature never peaks higher then seventy-five degrees, and that's when everyone takes their dogs, bikes and kids everywhere they go.
It goes without say...
February 11, 2017
25 of the World’s Coolest Libraries
Wandering Educators love libraries. I mean, LOVE. Wherever we go, we find the local library, explore within, talk with librarians, and discover cool books. So in that sense, ALL libraries are cool (especially your local library). But what about the extraordinarily cool libraries – the ones where the buildings almost outshine the contents?
Take a look at some of the world’s coolest libraries (in no particular order)…
Wikimedia Commons: Paolo Emilio...
Top 10 Things to Eat in Jordan
One of my favorite parts of living in Jordan was the food! Here is a list of the top 10 foods that you should eat while in Jordan. There is also an “honorable mentions” list, which is dedicated to all of the foods that are fun to try, but, in my humble opinion, are not palate pleasers.
Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons: Unai Guerra, adapted by Wandering Educators
Some general notes about Jordanian cuisine:
Jordan is not big on seafood. Since it is...
February 10, 2017
Things to consider when traveling with a young child
Children bring many changes to your life. You have much less time for yourself, but you have the joy of teaching and learning from a young life. You may get less sleep, but you get to tuck in a tiny, growing person every night. You may not get to play Frisbee golf with your buddies, but you get to coach your child in Little League.
Many people think they must give up traveling when they have kids. It may be because it’s stressful traveling with chil...
February 9, 2017
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian's Native Fashion Now Exhibit
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian’s George Gustav Heye Center in New York will host the final showing of the first large-scale traveling exhibition of contemporary Native American fashion, celebrating indigenous designers from across the United States and Canada, from the 1950s to today. “Native Fashion Now,” originally organized by the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Mass., explores the exciting and complex realms where fashio...
