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…

Historical Christian Moerlein Brewery Reopens at The Banks in Cincinnati

After spending a beautiful day along the Banks of Cincinnati, I was ready for an outside table at  Moerlein Lager House.  With views along the…

Buckeye Winery in Newark, Ohio

Passing through Newark on my way home from Pennsylvania, I stopped by Buckeye Winery to pick up a couple of bottles of fruit wine and…

The Vault Wine Bar: Eclectic Menu and Extensive Wine List

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…