Jessie Voigts's Blog, page 22
September 12, 2024
Read This: Following Sunshine
I have SUCH an excellent book to recommend to you today!
Following Sunshine: A Voyage Around the Mind, Around the World, Around the Heart, by traveler extraordinaire Niamh McAnally, is equal parts travel, hope, hard work, compassion, and life wisdom.
I picked it up—and all of a sudden, hours later, was crying happy tears at the end. I have no idea what my husband fed me all day, but I DO know that this was one book that captivated me from beginning to end. ...
September 11, 2024
Here's How to Choose the Right Online Degree for Your Career Goals
Choosing the right online degree can make a big difference in your career journey. With so many options available today, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the choices. However, finding the right fit doesn't have to be complicated if you know what to look for.
Online education has become more popular than ever, offering flexibility and access to quality programs from the comfort of your home. This can be a great advantage, especially for those balancing work, fam...
September 10, 2024
Read This! Literary Journeys: Mapping Fictional Travels Across the World of Literature
From our very youngest age, books are windows to the world. Perhaps it started for us in a small room with a fireplace, staring out at the beautiful moon...or hopping fences to explore a garden (and enjoy a meal). Then came funky Suessian lands, perhaps a wardrobe, flying to a pirate-infested island, or leaving the coziest home ever to go on an adventure. In our family, the entire Odyssey was narrated to our daughter while swimming every day in our lake (started when...
Eager To Travel More? Tips For Planning A Working Vacation
One of the best ways to travel more without taking a prolonged career break or losing a job you love is to embrace the new trend of working vacations. A 2024 study revealed that almost 40% of US workers take ‘workcations'. Working while you travel enables you to enjoy the best of both worlds.
If you’re eager to travel more but can’t get that much time away from work, this guide contains top tips to help you embrace work-based opportunities while globetrotting. ...
September 9, 2024
Confidence-Boosting Activities You Can Do in Dubai
Dubai, the dazzling city of the United Arab Emirates, is not just a hub of luxury and innovation but also a perfect destination for those looking to boost their confidence. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, the city offers a plethora of activities designed to uplift your spirits and enhance self-assurance. Here’s a look at some confidence-boosting activities you can enjoy in Dubai.
For those seeking an adrenaline rush, skydiv...
The Most Historic Places to Visit in Antarctica
With 98% of the landscape being covered by ice containing approximately 70% of the earth’s fresh water, travel on the island is dictated by conservation efforts to preserve the delicacy. Though tour...
Through the Eyes of an Educator: September (A Beginner’s Mind)
It’s September. While it may be the 9th month of the year, for many, this time of year holds significant meaning. In the northern hemisphere, it’s the closing weeks of summer and the month of the autumnal equinox, the last days of regular baseball season and the opening ones of American football games. It’s a time when pumpkin spice and apple picking show up on social media timelines, yet we hold fast our flip flop days, and we’re full steam ahead into school’s first te...
How To Plan A Fantastic Group Road Trip
With that in mind, her...
September 2, 2024
Learn Spanish in Spain: Immerse Yourself in Culture and Perfect Your Language!
Learning a new language is a rewarding experience that opens doors to new cultures, perspectives, and opportunities. While there are many ways to study a language, immersing yourself in the environment where it is spoken is one of the most effective methods. For those eager to learn Spanish, there's no better place to do so than Spain. This vibrant country offers not only a chance to master the language but also to experience its rich culture, hi...
August 29, 2024
Saugatuck’s Oval Beach
Oval Beach, in Saugatuck, Michigan, is one popular place.
It has received many accolades:
• One of the Top 25 beaches in the world (Condé Naste Magazine)
• One of the two top freshwater beaches in the USA (National Geographic Traveler Magazine)
• One of the five best beaches in the United States (MTV)
But one of the best accolades that I can share is that it is my VERY favorite beach, anywhere. Yes, you can only swim for a few months each year. But those few...
