Running in from the rain, I entered The Vault Wine Bar and was pleasantly surprised by the beautiful interior that was formerly a bank. Located in the historic town of Shelby, this gorgeous wine establishment offers a wide range of wines, including those from Ohio, and an awesome menu. The beautiful white marble with veins… Read More
Updated May 17, 2024 In preparation of Ohio Wine Month in June, I began researching Ohio wineries and made a list of those I planned to visit. Here is a comprehensive list of all of the fabulous wineries in Ohio, according to Sip Magazine! I have provided links to my blog post for the… Read More
An adorable cottage sits in the midst of northeast Ohio’s wine country. With brown shingle siding, a stone fireplace, vaulted ceiling and hunter green roofing, it looks more like a hunting lodge than a Great River Valley winery . From the moment I arrived, I felt as though I was sitting in the midst of… Read More
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 Ethel’s for a home-cooked meal…save room for pie! October 4th: Visit the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center October 5th: Grab a cold brew at Yellow Springs Brewery October 6th: Take… Read More
Traveling down the long drive approaching the Ohio State Reformatory, the gorgeous, stone facade seemed more like a castle than a former penitentiary. Designed by well-known Cleveland architect, Levi Schofield, the 23-acre prison was constructed in 1834 in the style of Victorian Gothic, Richardsonian Romanesque and Queen Anne architecture. Following along the beautifully manicured garden,… Read More
Shawshank Redemption is an all-time classic starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freedman. The movie won several awards and was filmed in central Ohio. So when I learned that most of the movie was filmed in Mansfield, I jumped at the opportunity to download the “Shawshank Trail Drive It Yourself Tour” and began my trek up… Read More
Watching the Olympic Games as I child, I always admired watching the gymnasts during the Summer Games and favored the ice skating competition in the winter. As a family, we would cheer on our favorite contenders and anxiously await the results of the victor, much similar to the ancient games that first took place in… Read More
Overlooking the gorgeous waters of the Caribbean Sea, I could hardly wait to revisit the Mayan archaeological site of Tulum. Working for the cruise lines, I had the amazing opportunity to explore many of the Mayan ruins in the Yucatan and learn about their spectacular culture. I had arrived by colectivo (the shuttle van) from… Read More