Snyder Park in Springfield, Ohio

On sunny Sunday afternoons, our family would pack a picnic lunch for a visit to Snyder Park.  With plenty of of picnic tables, we loved…

Visiting Lehman’s Store in Ohio’s Amish Country

Fascinated by a simpler way of life, I was excited to visit Ohio’s Amish Country in Holmes County, Ohio.  Sharing the road with horse and…

Corfu, Greece…the Favorite Vacation Destination for an Empress

Overlooking the Mandraki Harbor in Corfu, the old fort displayed evidence of Venetian influence with images of winged lions resting on its fortification. Kerkyra, more…

Things to Do in Ohio for the Month of January

As you may know, the winter temperatures in Ohio can change at any moment.  Here are some fun ideas for exploring Ohio in the month…

A Gorgeous View of Del Mar

Heading north from LaJolla, I was on a mission to find a beautiful view of Del Mar, California.  Del Mar offers 2.5 miles of coastline…

The Beauty of Yosemite, Camp Curry and The Redwoods

Blog Post Update!  Camp Curry is now Curry Village! I awoke early after having spent the day exploring the Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park. …

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…