Jessie Voigts's Blog, page 235
February 22, 2016
A Sneak Peek at Shopping in London
Studying abroad provides you a unique opportunity to live in another country for a period of time. Unlike short vacations, you have the opportunity to live like a local and have the time to not only sight see, but spend time shopping. While I was abroad, I was able to spend time shopping at stores unique to London and stores you can also find in the United States. I’ve put together a list with information about some of the stores I visited, includi...
February 21, 2016
Florida Culture for the Week of February 22, 2016 by Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of February 22, 2016 by Josh Garrick
NOW to March 27 – Shakespearean Repertory with ‘The Tempest’ and ‘Pericles’
Orlando’s Shakespeare Theater began its annual repertory season with Shakespeare’s final play ‘The Tempest’ in which Prospero, Duke of Milan, finds himself stranded on a remote island. This mystical play, with its tale of monsters, spirits, and love, is now in repertory with ‘The Adventures of Pericles,’ a mod...
On the Making of Turkish Carpets: Culture, Skill, and Meaning
Have you ever wanted a Turkish carpet? Not one from a big box store near your house, but a real one - authentic, made by hand with such skill?
When I was in Turkey last spring, we had the opportunity to visit a Turkish carpet workshop. I had no idea what to expect - but what I found surprised me, for here was a shop of craftswomen, working hard; patterns that were more complicated than I'd even contemplate in a coloring book; beautifully spun wo...
February 20, 2016
Driving the Old Salt Route in France
When it comes to road trips in Europe, it’s hard to find something that feels unique. As one of the most touristy locations on the planet, Europe has been done, and done over again. It’s earned its reputation, of course, as a treasure trove of art, food, and culture. But how can you road trip Europe and come home having experienced something new? Look no further. We have just the trip for you. Complete with castles, foodie experiences, history, cult...
February 19, 2016
World's Experts in Childhood Creativity to Gather For World Festival of Children's Theatre
The World Festival of Children's Theatre, coming to Stratford this summer, offers a pivotal opportunity for those who care about childhood creativity to share their inspiration and best practices. Experts in children's theatre and creative play will gather concurrently in Stratford for PLAY! A Symposium, a key educational exchange presented in the context of the world festival at the University of Waterloo's Stratford campus. Local, Canadian and inter...
#StudyAbroadBecause You Can Make a Country Your Home
Tera Sabatino is a senior at the University of Pittsburgh. She is a History major with a concentration in 20th century history and will be starting nursing school in the fall. She notes, "after studying abroad, I caught the travel bug and would love to spend time being a travelling nurse."
What motivated your decision to go abroad? How/why did you choose where to go?
I knew I wanted to study abroad because I had been abroad before in high school and...
Kids Tales: Teens Making a Positive Impact on our World
Katie Eder is a tenth grade student—and an award-winning educator. Her passion for creative writing and her belief that kids can change the world led her to found Kids Tales, a non-profit workshop for elementary school students in low income areas, where original short stories are compiled into anthologies and self-published on Amazon.com.
Every instructor in Katie’s program is a teenager—the modality is based on “kids teaching kids.” I had an opport...
February 17, 2016
Rotterdam: Not the Poor Cousin
I suppose that if you are “going Dutch,” and you are lulled by the lure of Amsterdam Gouda, Haarlem, or even The Hague, all gables and canals, then Rotterdam may come as a bit of a disappointment.
Well, fooled be you.
Like going to see the Mona Lisa and walking past the Pissarro, without much of a glance.
Hotel New York, last drinks before travelling to New York on Holland-America Line
You see, the Dutch fought the Wehrmacht to a standstill on the sh...
February 16, 2016
10 Ways to Create a Happy Atmosphere for Flying
Flying can be stressful - let's not even dig into the reasons why, because it will just make us crabby. But in an effort to discover more happiness in travel, we've published a three part series that focuses on the positive - happy tips for travel. Our resource for all questions about happiness is Deborah Heisz, Editorial Director of Live Happy - and ask her a few questions. Deborah has a B.A. in English from Texas Tech University and an MBA from th...
#StudyAbroadBecause... Life is too short for regrets
Kirsten Maxwell runs Kids Are A Trip, which is a family travel resource sharing tips and advice about travel with children in hopes of helping other families plan their vacations. She notes, "We are a Chicago-based family with three boys who love to explore the world around us. We believe travel in itself is an education and we hope to educate ourselves and others as we share our experiences and adventures around the world."
What motivated your decis...
