The Mystery of Stonehenge

My friend David arrived in London where we spent time with his son and girlfriend.  Before leaving for Paris, we made plans to visit Stonehenge…

Yellowstone National Park: Mammoth Sights and Loyal Attractions

As I continued to explore Yellowstone, I drove north of the park.  Departing the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, the perimeter drive brought me to the…

Bali, Indonesia: Amazing Culture, Phenomenal Nature

Rice Fields Heading to Northern Bali Bali had been on my bucket list for years, so taking advantage of the Christmas holiday season, I decided…

Yellow Butterfly Winery in Newcomerstown, Ohio

Sipping on a glass of Country Rose, I enjoyed the gorgeous rural landscape in the eastern region of Ohio, home to the Three Rivers Wine…

Exploring the Shawshank Trail in Mansfield, Ohio

Shawshank Redemption is an all-time classic.  So when I learned that most of the movie was filmed in Mansfield, Ohio, I jumped at the opportunity…

What Makes European Hotels Different than US Hotels?

I remember my first experience staying in a European hotel in Venice. It was a cute little boutique hotel perfectly located between St. Mark’s Square…

A Walking Tour of the Victoria and Albert Harbor

Filled with adrenaline from having swam with the Great Whites at Gansbaai, I was excited to explore the scenic coast of Cape Town before hopping…

Nashville’s Belle Meade Plantation and Winery

A visit to Belle Meade Plantation was on the top of my list when my sister and I arrived in Nashville for a long weekend. …

Travel Tip – Getting Back into Work Mode

I love adding a few vacation days to a holiday weekend.  So after being in holiday mode for a week, there are times when getting…

A Turkish Carpet Demonstration

The mountains surrounded us as the road twisted and turned towards our destination to Turkmen Carpet Weaving Center.  The weather was perfect as the sun…