Jessie Voigts's Blog, page 2
August 18, 2025
A Wine Lover’s Guide to Australia
Australia is more than golden beaches, city streets, and outback horizons. It also has some of the globe's most famous wine regions. From rolling vineyards tucked in coastal valleys to heritage estates among bushland, each pour is a story of place, climate, and craftsmanship. A trip to these destinations can offer a wine tasting tour, as well as a chance to engage with the country's culture and meet the keen winemakers who keep those traditions alive.
Whether sa...
August 15, 2025
Through the Eyes of an Educator: When luck happens, are you ready?
Years ago, when watching the Food Network, I quickly found my favourites: the quirky chef, the one who helped us navigate meals in a short span of time, and Ina, who was always a welcome visitor. Whether it was the relevance of the show's location to my world, her empathetic joyful demeanor, or the deliciousness coming out of her kitchen, I don’t know, but I’ve always been a fan of Ina. Somehow, the title of her new book, Be Ready When Luck Happens, resonated…and ...
August 11, 2025
Freedom, Screens, & Absentee Parents: The Not So Obvious Parenting Risks in International School Communities
If you’ve ever thought about becoming an international teacher (or joining your teaching partner abroad), you’ve no doubt thought about the pros and cons. Things like travel perks, access to different cultures, and giving your kids the chance to gain a more global perspective are all big benefits.
But along with some of the obvious challenges of living abroad, like navigating different education systems or being away from family and friends, the...
August 10, 2025
Routes Designed for a Ferrari Convertible
August 6, 2025
How to Choose the Best Group Tour: Expert Advice from The Traveling Professor
Traveling on a group tour can transform a vacation experience. With travel companions built-in, logistics handled, and expert guides leading the way, group travel offers convenience, camaraderie, and cultural immersion. But with so many group tour companies out there, how do you choose the right one?
We spoke with Steve Solosky, founder of Small Group Tours by The Traveling Professor, who has been organizing small group trips to Europe, South America, and Canada...
Patricia Leavy’s Sweeping, Epic Romance is here!
One of our favorite authors, Patricia Leavy, delighted us earlier this year with Shooting Stars Above. Now she’s back at it with a sweeping love story I couldn’t put down, Cinematic Destinies. By the time I was done, there were happy tears rolling down my cheeks. This book is that good.
Here’s the scoop. Legendary actor Finn Forrester and his wife philosopher Ella Sinclair Forrester met on the location shoot for Jean Mercier’s film, Celebration. The world has...
August 5, 2025
Expanding Your Small Business to the Caribbean – What Are the Benefits?
Expanding your small business to the Caribbean unlocks access to vibrant markets, tax benefits, and consistent customer demand driven by tourism and growing local economies. You can explore new revenue streams, enjoy lifestyle benefits, and tap into global markets.
This region offers a strategic location, a skilled workforce, and business-friendly policies, making it an attractive option for entrepreneurs looking to grow.
Beyond financial gains, the Caribbean pro...
July 25, 2025
Working-Class Kids and Visionary Educators in a Multiracial School: A Story of Belonging
Today’s high schools—constrained by low expectations for working-class kids, limitations on teachers’ autonomy, and more segregation than 50 years ago—find it challenging to create an environment that cultivates engagement, learning and a sense of belonging. They can learn something from the successes of the past.
Sunnyvale High School (SHS) opened its doors to a diverse student body living in blue collar neighborhoods of California’s Bay Area in 1956. Built to ...
July 22, 2025
Read This: Maria Antonia y sus Retoños: Legacies of Motherhood
Did you ever wonder about the intricacies of cross-cultural families, reasons for immigration, and family history? It’s so interesting…and complex.
I have SUCH a wonderful book on this very topic to share with you today. Maria Antonia y sus Retoños: Legacies of Motherhood, by one of our longtime editors, Rosie Carbo, is a fascinating read. It’s a love letter to her abuelita: a portrait of a phenomenal woman, a rich tapestry of location and family, and an awe-...
July 21, 2025
Music for Courage and Kindness
Through times which continue to shift, there are songs and tunes which suggest connection, which remind of courage and of kindness and trust, even through dark times.
A hand reaching out, a touch on the shoulder, a reminder of connection: there are many ways music can bring these things.
By the Time It Gets Dark finds the singer reaching out to suggest a shift of perspective, a bit of patience, and the connection of friendship. I’ve never found comfort in the th...
