Jessie Voigts's Blog, page 187
February 9, 2017
2017 is the year of B&B getaways
Want to be a gazillionaire? Go on vacation, says Catharine Hamm, Travel Editor at the LA Times. In her article entitled Will 2017 will be the year of magical travel?, Hamm points out that the ideas for Instagram and Dropbox both came to the founders when they were on vacation. The article goes on to explain that at long last airline companies have turned a profit and when airlines benefit, so do the consumers with lower fares and the new basic-econo...
February 8, 2017
Artworks from the Wonderful to the Whimsical: The Heritage Collection at MGM National Harbor
Unity. Three sixty-foot towers of stainless steel greet visitors to the MGM Grand National
Large public spaces often have art “collections” that are slapdash, ill coordinated, or placed simply to fill up available space—an “art by the square foot” approach. So, in viewing the Heritage Collection of artworks at the MGM National Harbor resort, I was delighted to see an assemblage of harmonized works that cover a spectrum of materials and messages—from...
February 6, 2017
Through the Eyes of an Educator: The World
I have a close friend with a thirteen year old. This month, she and her spouse and many like them are headed to high school orientation. As someone who used to plan those exact orientations, I know there are thoughts swirling around the heads of new to secondary school parents, like ‘how is it possible to have a high school age student – we were only thirteen yesterday, right?” This is the age I understand. This is the age group that my educational...
Florida Culture for the Week of February 5, 2017 By Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of February 5, 2017 By Josh Garrick
Feb 7 to 12 – Broadway in Orlando presents ‘A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder’
According to this Award-Winning-Musical, “Getting away with murder can be so much fun,” and there’s no better proof than the knock-‘em-dead show that earned unanimous raves AND the 2014 Tony Award for BEST Musical – “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder.” What a relief to know there is such a h...
February 3, 2017
Cielo Nocturno: Nuevo Flamenco with Extraordinary Songwriter and Guitarist Russ Hewitt
On the ballot for three Grammy Awards and winner of two World Music Awards, Cielo Nocturno, by renowned guitarist Russ Hewitt, is a work of art. The Grammys? They know what they're doing. Hewitt, now on his third album, is constantly growing, traveling, writing...and impressing listeners. His work is new to me, but one listen to Cielo Nocturno and I was hooked. When I interviewed him, I became even more of a fan.
He's thoughtful,...
The Right Hostel Makes A Difference
A few months ago, my friends and I went to Uruguay - and we had a blast! I have stayed in my fair share of hostels over the years, but the excitement of traveling always gets to me and I always forget these crucial steps when picking out and staying in a hostel or an airbnb.
Disclaimer: I vehemently prefer airbnbs
1. Location, Location, Location
It is essential to pick a central location when traveling. In Montevideo, it was about a 30 minute dr...
February 2, 2017
Artist of the Month: Dan Miller
I've never seen anything like it - and am so grateful to the internet for the discovery! When first seeing our Artist of the Month, Dan Miller's art, I was stunned. Every time I see something by him in my feed, I am happy, pause, reflect, breathe. He has an unusually calm and detailed way of sharing the natural world with viewers - one for which I am grateful. His medium? Colored pencils! His art enhances our lives...and brings joy - an...
February 1, 2017
Why Bushman Outfitters Needs to be Your Travel Clothing HQ
If you’re anything like me, you have a closet stuffed full of travel clothes – but few that you actually take with you, let alone wear often while you’re not traveling. Why? It’s rare to find clothes that you want to wear at home – and while traveling.
Enter Bushman Outfitters.They are a lifestyle clothing company that originated in Australia, and once you dig into their site, you’ll have a long list of must-haves, trust me. We discovered Bushman...
Mountain Bike Building for Beginners
Mountain biking is a sport that requires dedication, willpower, and a deep knowledge of bike riding (obviously). Mountains are nothing to mess around with, and in order to bike down one safely, you’ve got to have a sense of self-preservation. This means not only worrying about the components of your bike, from frame to spokes, but more specifically, buying the right mountain bike tires. I’m going to talk about three component...
January 31, 2017
6 Magical Items to Keep You Safe at Hogwarts
Every Harry Potter fan has dreamt of walking the halls of Hogwarts, or performing complex spells that will turn any enemy into a bat or mouse. But we’ve begun to grow up. Our minds have moved on to reality, and Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry has been tucked away on to a dusty shelf of our subconscious. But now, I invite you to step inside that mansion, to once again go through the maze-like corridors of the castle. Embark on a journey wit...
