Jessie Voigts's Blog, page 357
October 25, 2013
Why You Should Take The Train
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For me, the idea of taking the train has a certain romance to it. My mind immediately fills with images of high class railways in foreign lands and the excitement of watching the world pass as I stare out the window.
October 24, 2013
Teaching Kids to Love Art
One of the questions I hear most often is from families looking to expand their kids’ appreciation of art. I’ve written 7 Tips for teaching your kids to appreciate art museums to answer just that question.
Secret Agent Man
James Bond, Jason Bourne, and Ethan Hunt are some of my favorite on-screen undercover agents. They make saving the world look easy! They are always undetectable and unnoticeable. But I take notice! Watching them break necks, decipher codes, perform incredible stunts, and outrun constant peril makes me think that I have what it takes to do what they do so well.
To Be Free
I love writing. In 2010, my dad told me about a website called Storybird. It is a website where people from all around the world connect to write. I made friends with a lot of the users, but one that really stuck out to me was Deepfried_freak. She was different from the rest.
The Wisconsin Dells: A History Told in Sandstone
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The trip from our condo in Lexington, Michigan, to the Wisconsin Dells was a short 551 miles. Every one of those miles spared me the indignities of flying and renewed my love of road trips.
Taking Education on the Road
Over the past six years, my mom has traveled across America in an RV and visited all 50 states. She has been to major cities all over the world, including London, New York, Dublin, Los Angeles, Miami, and Paris.
October 23, 2013
Wilhelma Zoo: Where the Peacocks Run Free
Apparently gardens make really good zoos, though that’s no excuse to let the neighbor’s pets run through your flowerbeds. In the case of the Wilhelma Zoological Botanical Garden in Stuttgart, Germany (we just call it Wilhelma), it’s very true!
An Unexpected Way to Travel Europe
I’m always looking for unique ways to explore destinations I love. I remember reading a book in college (for fun, not for class), on cruising down the Seine on a houseboat. Now the drawback, as I remember, was dealing with the boat and all the details of living on it (cooking, showers, etc.).
People, Pictures, and Places: Opportunities Abound
I’ve always been interested in a career with an international focus. At the moment, two jobs interest me. The first is teaching English abroad, and the other is working as an international photographer.
Disneyland Paris Tips and Secrets
Disneyland Paris is a must-see if you’re a Disney fan (and who isn’t?). There are two parks at Disneyland Paris – Disneyland Park, and Walt Disney Studios Park. You will want at least one day for each park.
