A Fall Day at Hale Farm & Village, Part 1

Fall in Ohio is magnificent for watching the leaves change, so I decided to take a road trip to Hale Farm & Village to enjoy…

Strolling Through Stan Hywet Hall’s Beautiful Gardens

Home to famous basketball player LeBron James, Akron, Ohio was once known as the “Rubber Capital of the World.”  The world’s largest tire manufacturer, Goodyear…

The Living Quarters at Stan Hywet Hall

Having just toured the first floor of the Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, it was time for me to explore the second floor of the…

Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens in Akron, Ohio

I was so excited for the opportunity to visit the Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens in Akron, Ohio.  Entering through the Gate Lodge, I was…

Travel Tips for Las Vegas

How can you maximize your time and money while visiting Las Vegas?  With so many deals and discounts, I have provided a few suggestions. If…

Sarah’s Vineyard, an Ohio Winery in a State Park

A small fire was ablaze on this beautiful October afternoon as I approached the outdoor seating area of Sarah’s Vineyard Winery & Art Gallery.  The…

The Blind Lemon Cafe, Mount Adams, Cincinnati

Maneuvering the hilly streets of Cincinnati’s Mount Adams is a challenge but the views of downtown Cincinnati from here are spectacular.  Tucked away on Hatch…

Great White Shark Diving in Gaansbaai, South Africa

It had been such a whirlwind couple of days, but I finally arrived in Cape Town, South Africa.  From cancelled flights to missing luggage, I…

My Return Flight on Frontier Airlines: LAS to CVG

PRE-FLIGHT EXPERIENCE: Since this was my return flight back to Cincinnati from Las Vegas, all of the arrangements had been made ahead of time. You…

My First Experience with Frontier Airlines

PRE-FLIGHT EXPERIENCE I was invited to join a friend for a week in Las Vegas and needed to book flights.  I was so happy to…