The Grand Ole Opry: A Music Legend

My youngest sister, Joy has always loved her country music and over the years, we talked about visiting Nashville.  I was so excited when our…

Ohio Winery: Powell Village Craft Winery

Taking a seat at the beautiful rustic bar at Powell Village Craft Winery, I couldn’t help but notice the young lady sitting next to me…

Hiking the Blackhand Gorge Trail

I absolutely love hiking Ohio and the Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve in Columbus is a perfect way to experience nature throughout the year. Located…

Cincinnati’s Purple People Bridge

It was an overcast day when I decided to make the twenty minute drive down to Cincinnati to explore the downtown and bridges.  I had…

Eden Park in Mt. Adams is the Perfect Weekend Escape from Cincinnati’s Rush Hour

After a long day of work in downtown Cincinnati, Eden Park was always one of my favorite places to escape the five o’clock traffic.  From…

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…

An Awesome Approach to Wine Tasting…Blend of Seven Winery

When I arrived at Blend of Seven Winery, I could not have imagined what I would learn about wine this afternoon.  Taking a seat at…

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,…