Jessie Voigts's Blog, page 365
September 27, 2013
The Art of Eating a Durian
Durian Fruit… In my opinion they are strange. You, the reader, might see why if you read on…
When in Rome…
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When I visited Rome with my mother and a close friend of hers from India, Arvinder Singh, we, along with all the other tourists crowding the streets, were baffled when we came across this sight.
September 26, 2013
A Buddha Made of Stone
The world's largest stone Buddha is enticing and magical, a masterpiece of craftsmanship that I will never forget. Like many who visit the Leshan Giant Buddha, we drove the two hours from the city of Chengdu, China. It is a scenic drive through rural towns and fields, which our private guide enhanced with his knowledge of the surrounding countryside.
September 25, 2013
Family on the Loose: The Art of Traveling With Kids
Did you think your travel days were over when you had kids? Think again. This guide – a complete guide to family travel – not only debunks that myth, but shows how family travel can inspire a whole new worldview – that of creativity, reflection, intercultural learning, and looking both near and far for life-changing experiences.
Welcome to Comerica Park
Every year, millions of tickets are sold to fans wanting to see their favorite baseball team. This is my favorite team. This is Comerica Park. Home of the Detroit Tigers. Opened in 2000, fans have filed in, no matter if the team in any particular year is horrible or championship-caliber.
Storytellers, Snakes, and Pastilla – Marrakesh’s Jemaa el-Fnaa
Healers, henna artists, snake charmers, storytellers, trained monkeys (some complete with diapers), and cross-dressing belly dancers clamor for my attention in Jemaa el-Fnaa. Tantalizing clouds of smoke rise from food stands, while Berber musicians play harmonic melodies to accompany our meal.
September 24, 2013
Education is the Future for Kenyan Girls
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Nairobi, Kenya has been featured heavily in the news the last few days. The tragedy of the Westgate Mall terrorist attack that left more than 65 dead and dozens held hostage during a three-day siege left the world reeling. "Kenya will never be the same again," Karen Allen told BBC News.
Snakes or bears: which are more dangerous?
People around the world have local knowledge that can save their lives. As a Canadian and an American, I know how to deal with bears, wolves, skunks, and other animals. Don’t leave food out when camping, pick up trash, don’t wander around near their territory, don’t touch them or their cubs - and all the other little rules that you get taught as you grow up.
September 23, 2013
Carlsbad Caverns: Food For the Imagination
It was a long way down. I could tell that just by looking down the long staircase. I couldn’t believe that this was the second time I had been to Carlsbad Caverns. It felt like I had never been here before.
