Jessie Voigts's Blog, page 70
December 6, 2021
Through the Eyes of an Educator: Looking Back to Go Forward
It’s that time of year again: the time when resolutions get made and reflections are shared; where we take stock, think back, and dream big dreams to come. It’s a funky time of year. For some families, it’s hard, hurried, and filled with hassles. For some, it’s festive, fabulous, and full of joy. For some, it’s reflective, reserved, and riddled with resolutions.
Whether it’s one we look forward to, one where we hibernate til it’s over, or some hybrid version of ...
November 30, 2021
Saxony Streams Online German Advent Calendar
Advent calendars have been a cherished German tradition since the 19th century. They act as a delightful door to places we cannot see but can imagine. They also serve as a countdown to Christmas Eve, beginning on the first of December. Each morning a new door is opened. What’s behind the door, remains a secret, until that day. Children naturally prefer Advent calendars filled with chocolate, an invention from Dresden. SIGHTGEIST – THE SAXONY MAGAZINE‘s video Adv...
November 29, 2021
Afghanistan Spotlight: The Latest Taliban Guidelines Suppressing Afghan Women
In most humanitarian crises, the women and children always seem to suffer the most harm.
This article will focus on the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, as aid restrictions are dangerously affecting the citizens of Afghanistan, especially women and children. It will also look into how the halt in foreign aid is destroying Afghanistan’s economy, which is now facing collapse.
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November 26, 2021
Read This: Longing for Istanbul: The Words I Haven't Said Yet
She's done it again. With her latest book, featuring 11 beautiful, powerfully written essays, author Lisa Morrow shares the joys and challenges of living in Istanbul, Turkey. The essays span the gamut of emotions and experiences of living abroad, from small daily details to larger, overarching themes, and from vocabulary to cultural differences to the magic of finding home. With a long relationship with Turkey (she first visited in 1990), and a plethora of hone...
November 23, 2021
7 Ways to Spend Less on Travel
Do you dream of traveling the world, but constantly lack money? Then this article is for you...we’ve got 7 ways to travel inexpensively. This is not a story about how to choose the cheapest traveling destination, but rather, tips so that your money can stretch, and you can travel more. You will be amazed at how many great places there are to travel on a budget.
Let's go!
If you pay more than $150 for a hotel room in the histori...
November 22, 2021
Read This: Joy, Culture, and Celebration in Maria Pasquale's How to Be Italian
Let me tell you about my new favorite book, How to Be Italian: Eat, Drink, Dress, Travel, and Love la dolce vita. It is beautifully written by Maria Pasquale, the author of I Heart Rome. Born to Italian parents, Maria always knew Rome was her destiny, although she was raised in Melbourne. With a formal background in political science and history, she is now an award-winning food and travel writer and journalist and contributes regularly to USA Today, CNN, Condé Na...
November 19, 2021
Get Outside in Cancun: 3 Best Nature Activities
Cancun is Mexico’s largest tourist destination. And yet, so much of the Cancun area is overlooked by most travelers in favor of those gorgeous Caribbean beaches. If you’re headed to the state of Quintana Roo, consider nature tourism (including beaches!). It's ecotourism Cancun at its finest.
Here are 3 of the best nature activities to do in and around Cancun:
We’ve long shared the work of our favorite sculptor, Jason deCaires Tayl...
November 15, 2021
Music for Autumn's Landscapes
Shadows slant differently in autumn light. Nights draw in sooner; there may be an edge to the wind. That wind often plays music on the rustling leaves as they turn to autumn's colors of red and gold.
It is a time of gathering as well as solitude, of reflection as well as celebration. All these take place in the frame of the natural world. Those changes and connections are subjects artists often turn to for reflection themselves.
May this music aid in your reflect...
November 11, 2021
All You Need To Know About COP26
Between October 31st and November 12th 2021, a pivotal event is taking place that will determine how the world will continue to tackle climate change. The United Kingdom is hosting the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP26. This marks a crucial point in climate change history that will determine ‘whether generations look back at this time with admiration or despair.’ 
COP26 is bringing together all countries...
November 9, 2021
Three Transformative Mexican Artists Making a Powerful Mark on the World
Transformation, whether personal or societal, is an experience that touches nearly every human soul. It is certainly a theme that has touched me deeply: several years ago, a surgeon’s error transformed my life by leaving me with a lifetime of medical issues. The transformation was both physical, creating a host of challenges I must deal with on a daily basis, and spiritual, leading me to find space in my heart to forgive the surgeon in order to heal and ...
