South Beach, Brunch and Island Gardens

After a late night catching up with friends in Miami, we slept in before meeting up together for brunch.  While most spots on Miami Beach…

Featured Ohio Winery: Markko Vineyard

Conneaut is about as far northeast as one could possibly drive in the state of Ohio.  It is also home to one of the oldest…

Things to Do in Ohio in the Month of May

May 1st:  Enjoy the Day Exploring Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, Part 1 May 2nd: Visit the Former Home of Goodyear Executive:   Stan Hywet Hall…

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…

Torrey Pines Natural Reserve, California

Having lived on the coast of California, I was determined to watch the sunset each night in San Clemente.  I would walk down  to the…

La Jolla, California, the Jewel of the West Coast

After a long day of hiking in Poway, my friends and I decided to spend the rest of the afternoon in La Jolla, an exclusive,…

Point Reyes National Seashore: The Lighthouse

During a previous stay in San Francisco, I tried to reach the Point Reyes National Seashore to watch the sunset, but I had failed.  Not…

Finding Solitude at Joshua Tree National Park, California

My last visit to Joshua Tree National Park was last November, a perfect time of the year for a hike.  The weather had begun to…

Things to Do in Ohio in the Month of March

March 1st:  Explore Cincinnati’s Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove March 2nd:   Enjoy some fruit wine at  Bardwell Winery March 3rd: Spend time hiking the  Olentangy…

The Eiffel Tower: The Most Visited Attraction in the World

We had just finished dinner at Café de Flore located on Boulevard St-Germain, not far from the Eiffel Tower.  David and I decided to take…