Paris’ Aix-en-Provence

La douce vie (the gentle life), sleepy Provence, Cloaked in lavender and spotted with hilltop villages…it’s a region that sums up everthing that’s good about…

The Beauty of Yosemite National Park’s Yosemite Valley

Starting my vacation from San Francisco, I finally made it to Point Reyes National Seashore and then stopped in Columbia, California before reaching Yosemite.  Nestled…

Things to Do in Ohio in November

November 1st:   Trek through Ohio’s Conkle’s Hollow Rim Trail for gorgeous views November 2nd:  Hike Southeast Ohio’s Conkle’s Hollow Gorge Trail November 3rd:   Picture-perfect Cedar…

Exploring Rome on the Hop On/Hop Off Bus

What is more fun than boarding an overnight flight to Rome, only to find yourself waking up in La Citta Eterna?  With a full day…

Things to Do in Ohio in the Month of October

October 1st:  Explore Medieval Life at the Ohio Renaissance Festival October 2nd:  Stroll downtown Dublin, Ohio in the fall October 3rd:  Stop by Sam and…

Evidence of Pontius Pilate at Caesarea Maritima

Greeted by a gentle breeze, beautiful clear skies and a deep blue Mediterranean, I could not wait to explore one of Israel’s most fascinating archaeological…

As the Cock Crows in Jerusalem

A steep hill led down towards the entrance of Saint Peter in Gallicantu when we heard the mysterious muffled crow of a rooster. Although we…

Cana and the Miracle of Turning Water into Wine

Cana is best known as the town where Jesus performed his first miracle, turning water into wine at a wedding feast (John 2:1 – 11). …

Capernaeum, the Home of Jesus’ Ministry

Although Jesus was born in Bethlehem, Capernaum became his home during the time of his ministry. Located on the northwest shores of the Sea of…

Blessed are Those on the Mount of Beatitudes

Located in the Galilean town of Tabgha, the Mount of Beatitudes is thought to have been the location where Jesus preached his famous “Sermon on…