Jessie Voigts's Blog, page 266
June 9, 2015
Love Theme Parks? Unusual 1 day excursions from Paris
Picture this: Paris, summer, happiness, much good food, reading (all those bookstores!), and…city crowds? If you’re a bit tired of the city (and even with Paris, this is possible) and you’ve already visited Versailles, Normandy, and Giverny, there are several unusual and adventurous one day excursions from Paris – easily doable, within a short drive, and full of fun. If you and your family need a break from castles, monuments, and attractions, then it’s time f...
June 7, 2015
Florida Culture for the Week of June 8, 2015 by Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of June 8, 2015 by Josh Garrick
Current – Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Continues to Build
The Dr. Phillips Center, already more popular and successful with the Public than any projections could have hoped, announced the glorious news that a new, lead gift of $12 million from Chuck Steinmetz and Margery Pabst Steinmetz has assured the ground-breaking of the Center’s planned third theater to be named Steinmetz Hall. Ce...
June 5, 2015
Intrigued by the Harmony of Nature and Lives at Ohiopyle State Park
I have enjoyed living in Pittsburgh for the most part of past four years. To be honest, though, Pittsburgh winters can be a little bit of dull. Thus, when summer finally arrives, everything is reborn. So am I!
I decided to do as many fun activities as I can in summer to compensate for suffering through 4 months of freezing winter. Ohiopyle State Park has become my playground. It is only 1.25 hours away from Pittsburgh, and offers a variety of exhilarating ac...
June 4, 2015
Sea Otters, Sea Lions, and California Seals, Oh My!
A frolicsome sea otter, noisy (and stinky) sea lions, and hundreds of migrating pelicans were among the first inhabitants to greet us as the Elkhorn Slough Safari (a 27 ft. pontoon boat) motored slowly away from the harbor.
Photo:Elkhorn Slough Safari
Once out into the more open waters of the Elkhorn Slough, one of California’s largest wetlands, it became obvious that this Safari was the perfect opportunity to observe and photograph the native wildlife (and...
The Ultimate Travel and Fitnesss Backpack from Fitmark
In our house, we have a tussle for bags. I use them for travel (international, domestic, to the beach), whilst my husband, a CBS Sports Radio show host, is always grabbing them for his workouts (and complaining about sand). And we have our favorite bags - one of which has had a lot of tussle lately.
Enter Fitmark Bags - made for fitness (more on that in a minute), but creatively adapted for travel by yours truly.
Fitmark bags are bothsmart and useful. We were...
June 3, 2015
#StudyAbroadBecause the experience changes you in the most unexpected and amazing ways
Hello! My name is Danielle Weber and I am currently a student at Grand Valley State University through the University Center in Traverse City, Michigan. I am 25 years old and I feel I am finally discovering my passions. I had always dreamed of traveling abroad, but never thought I would have the chance due to my financial situation. My life was changed by attending an event at Grand Valley and one of the many discussions was studying abroad. The student testimon...
June 2, 2015
Freak Circus
FREAK Circus is a bold new concept in literary magazines from the successful team who brought you the immensely popular Poetry Circus performance poetry nights and slams at the Dalraida Bar, Portobello.
Head-and-shoulders above a run-of-the-mill 'zine' and colonising new territories far beyond the scope of the ubiquitous poetry pamphlet, FREAK Circus will be published, not as the customary on-line PDF download, but as a high quality perfect-bound paperbac...
The Big Trip: Your Ultimate Guide to Gap Years and Overseas Adventures
Truth: international experiences change your life. That's why we do it - why we travel, learn new languages, try different foods, fall in love with colors and textiles, walk beaches and ancient paths, explore, make new friends, and keep traveling. International experiences can come in a plethora of forms - study abroad, gap year, weekend travel, year-long RTW trips, cooking classes, couchsurfing, sporting events - the list is endless, which is exciti...
June 1, 2015
How to Be a Good Traveller: Tips from Lonely Planet
It’s easy enough to make sure your good time isn’t making someone else’s life tougher if you’re aware of the culture you’re visiting. Don’t limit yourself to the suggestions in this chapter, as ethical considerations should inform all your travel. Volunteering is another way you can make a difference to the places you visit, even if you just help out for a few weeks.
Florida Culture for the Week of June 1, 2015 by Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of June 1, 2015 by Josh Garrick
June 4 – 1st Thursday at OMART Goes Dreamy
The original Orlando themed Art Party –1st Thursdays at OMART, offers an opportunity to discover local artists, listen to live music and mingle with an eclectic mix of people. There is food and drink for purchase, and June 4th’s theme – The Illustrated Dream – gives the Artists a literally surreal opportunity to interpret their dreams on canvas. The $10 admi...
