Jessie Voigts's Blog, page 55
November 3, 2022
Educational Adventures for Older Teenagers
For families with older teenagers, consider adding an educational component to your next family trip. Educational adventures will not only foster curiosity about different places, but your kids will also learn a thing or two about the world around them, broadening their perspectives in life. Read on for some suggestions on educational adventures for older teenagers.
If you tell your teens you are taking them on an educational tri...
Read This: Escape Clauses — Getting Away With a Travel Writing Life
Wonder what it's like to be a travel writer? Luckily for all of us, Bob Payne has a new memoir about just that, entitled Escape Clauses — Getting Away With a Travel Writing Life. He shows (and tells) what a life of travel—and sharing about it—is like.
Bob Payne is an award-winning travel writer whose work has appeared in publications that include Outside, Men's Journal, Islands, Bon Appetit, and Condé Nast Traveler. At Condé Nast Traveler, he was a long-time Cont...
November 2, 2022
The Ultimate Destinations for Adventure Travel
While each country offers unique adventures, some destinations seem to cater to the true adventurers. If you're looking for destinations offering ultimate adventures, refer to our list below. These destinations are guaranteed to satisfy your craving for thrilling experiences, whether you're into surfing, hiking, or white-water rafting.
So, here are the ultimate destinations for adventure travel.
Hawaii is an adventurer's playground. It's home ...
November 1, 2022
Listen Up! Russ Hewitt's Chasing Horizons is a Musical Gift
EVERY time the extraordinary musician Russ Hewitt releases a new CD, I am overjoyed at the musical gift he has given the world. His latest CD, Chasing Horizons, is gorgeous, soulful, and utterly addicting. I think you will feel the same, too.
You've read our interview with him for his third CD, Cielo Nocturno, in which I noted, "He's thoughtful, interesting, a songwriting genius, and truly, an intercultural educator (read his last answer!)." With this album, he's...
October 31, 2022
Travel with Awe and Wonder: Newfoundland Weather
This summer, my husband and I undertook a move. A relocation from Massachusetts to Arizona has been undertaken by others, no doubt. We decided to make things a little more interesting than a direct route. We headed north. Our circuitous route is winding us through Newfoundland, Portugal, and North Carolina. When one would think to take the southerly route from the Carolina’s to Arizona in the winter months, we will make Bugs Bunny’s famous right turn at Albuquerque to g...
Travel with Awe and Wonder: Newfoundland Weather.
This summer, my husband and I undertook a move. A relocation from Massachusetts to Arizona has been undertaken by others, no doubt. We decided to make things a little more interesting than a direct route. We headed north. Our circuitous route is winding us through Newfoundland, Portugal, and North Carolina. When one would think to take the southerly route from the Carolina’s to Arizona in the winter months, we will make Bugs Bunny’s famous right turn at Albuquerque to g...
Where to Go for a Taste of Culture
Every traveller has a list of preferences when deciding which places to visit. While some people explore the world in search of adventures, others to experience new food, many do it for their love of culture. Cultural tourism means travelling to learn and experience a new culture, whether visiting historical landmarks, exploring museums, or attending festivals. It's a fantastic way to learn about a new place, understand how other people live, and gain experience...
October 29, 2022
Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes: The Ghost Ship S.S. Bannockburn
The approximate 6,000 ships that have succumbed to raging storms attest to the power of the Great Lakes. As I traveled, writing and compiling information for my three-volume travel series that explores Michigan's coasts, I heard or read the tales left behind by those ill-fated ships. They add a somber, but compelling backdrop to Michigan’s waterways.
The Ghost Ship S.S. Bannockburn started her career without a great deal of hullaballoo. The steel-hulled freighter was ...
October 28, 2022
Policing Bodies is a Human Rights Violation: An interview with MSP Gillian Mackay
“Health care isn’t controversial, it’s a Human Right”
~ MSP Gillian Mackay
The Constitution of the World Health Organization states,
The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition
In Scotland, 70% of women of reproductive age live in a health board area that has been targeted by anti-cho...
October 27, 2022
Where to Go in the UK for Outdoor Enthusiasts
The UK is blessed with gorgeous places offering endless opportunities for every outdoor enthusiast. Sure, sometimes the weather is not in your favour, but if you've got countless national parks perfect for hiking and stunning beaches offering an ideal setting for water sports, the bad weather won't ruin your day. From the scenic lakes of the Lake District to the postcard-perfect beaches on the Isle of Wight, here's where to go in the UK for outdoor enthusiasts.
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