Petra Archaeological Park: Jordan’s Rose City

Mystery and intrigue surrounds the phenomenal red sandstone city of Petra set in the cavernous landscape of Jordan.  A civilization lost for over 500 years,…

What I Learned on my Way to Petra, Jordan

In preparation for my trip to Jordan and Israel, I eagerly watched Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade to relive Indiana Jones’ arrival into the archaeological…

Arriving in Amman, Jordan

Leaving the airport of Amman, Jordan, the bus sped by miles of desert as the back window beside my seat rattled incessantly.  Our guide pointed…

Endless Views of Lake Erie from Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial

Having lived in Ohio most of my life, I was surprised I had never heard of the Lake Erie Islands when a friend asked me…

Ohio Wine Month! Visit these Fabulous Ohio Wineries!

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…

Featured Ohio Winery: Terra Cotta Vineyards

Passing cattle farms along the hilly landscape of Muskingum County, I approached Terra Cotta Vineyards in New Concord, Ohio.  The long gravel drive boasted beautiful…

Wishmaker House Bed and Breakfast

Passing through the picturesque town of Bellville, I noticed a pristine, gorgeous white bed and breakfast built along the charming main throughway, Wishmaker House Bed…

Featured Ohio Winery: Wyandotte Winery

A small vineyard and a beautifully groomed entrance greeted me as I arrived at Wyandotte Winery. Established in 1977, Wyandotte stakes its claim as the…

Things to Do in Ohio in the Month of June

June 1st:  June is Ohio Wine Month! Here is a list of Ohio wines to explore! June 2nd:  Witness the Greatest Story Ever Told at…

Ohio Winery: Stone Crest Vineyard

“It’s all my wife’s fault,” Mike Barker said when I asked him why he and his wife Cheryl opened Stone Crest Vineyard.  Her father, Riece…