St. Ives Winery: Cable, Ohio

Updated:  St. Ives Winery has closed.  Rolling hills and farmland led me to the small town of Cable, Ohio where I would stop by St.…

A Visit to Pinellas County, Florida and Busch Gardens

I woke early to make the four and a half hour journey to St. Petersburg, Florida.  I was picking up my friend Shawna to take…

A Day with Melissa in Miami Beach

Melissa and I met while working at the Tampa International Airport.  I would eventually move to Ohio and she to Miami, but we always managed…

Hundley Cellars, A Cozy Winery in Ohio’s Grand River Valley

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,…

Ship’s Shore Excursions or Go on my Own?

When selecting a cruise, I search for itineraries with ports of call I have not yet visited.  After making my decision, I research each individual…

From Laid-Back to Energetic, Exploring the Cities of Lovina and Kuta in Bali

It was my last morning in Lovina and I was traveling south to explore the popular tourist city of Kuta.  I said goodbye to the…

The Bali Zoo, A Journey Through Photos

Trying to decide what I wanted to do while in Kuta, I learned that I could interact with some of the animals at the Bali…

Bali, Indonesia: Hotel Nirwana and Lovina Beach’s Charm

Although I enjoyed my stay at the Aditya Beach Resort, I wanted to be closer to the town’s center, to interact with the locals and…

Kuta Puri Bungalows, Bali

The Kuta Puri Bungalows is a jewel of a resort in Kuta, Bali that is quietly tucked away in the fast-paced streets of the city. …

Exploring Kuta Beach on the Island of Bali, a Photo Journal

Exploring the Beaches of Kuta Lifeguard Station on Kuta Beach Rough Waters at Kuta Beach Warning:  No Swimming at Kuta Beach A Haze Hits Kuta…