The Romantic Colors of Burano, Italy

Forty-five minutes later and the ferry from Venice was approaching the island of Burano.  Vibrant waterways with pastel colored homes came into view and small…

The Timeless Beauty of the Amalfi Coast

Arriving into the port of Naples, I quickly noticed a clear distinction between the ancient city and its modern metropolis.  Commercial vessels, cruise ships and…

Three Money-Saving Tips for Booking a European Cruise

Update on December 2020:  Pullmantur Cruise Lines was heavily affected by COVID-19.  They are partnering with Royal Caribbean to reorganize the company but currently not…

A Famous Wedding Takes Place at Malabar Farm State Park

Hollywood seems so far from Ohio, but for a pair of movie stars who wanted to escape the limelight of Los Angeles, Mansfield became the…

Naughty Wines at Knotty Vines Winery

Several groups of ladies sat around a table enjoying a few bottles of wine as I entered the Knotty Vines Winery in Wauseon, Ohio.  Clearly,…

Raven’s Glenn Vineyard and Winery: A Sweet Wine Experience

If you live in Ohio, you have most likely heard of Raven’s Glenn Vineyard and Winery.  I first learned of Raven’s Glenn while attending the…

Sampling Some Redneck Love at Kennedy Vineyard, New Madison, OH

Kennedy Vineyard was a welcome sight among the crops of corn and soybean of Darke County.    As I approached the graveled driveway leading to the winery,…

A Million Dollar View at Georgetown Vineyards

Situated in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Georgetown Vineyards was established on a parcel of land once owned by Thomas Jefferson.  In addition to producing…

Exploring Cincinnati’s Italian Heritage at CincItalia!

Cincinnati is known for its weekly Catholic festivals and the integral part they play, not only in raising money for the local parishes, but as…

Butler County’s Donut Trail: Kelly’s Bakery in Hamilton

There is nothing as sweet as Butler County, Ohio’s Donut Trail.  With ten amazing bakeries offering a wide assortment of sweets, I couldn’t wait to…