Alcatraz Island: A Visit to The Rock

The weather was clear on the day I decided to visit Alcatraz Island.  This infamous federal prison, also referred to as “The Rock”, is accessible from…

The Luau and Buffet at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Oahu

On a trip to Hawaii with my best friend and her family, we decided to visit the Polynesian Cultural center for the Luau.  I pictured…

Bodie Island Lighthouse, Outer Banks, North Carolina

Driving south towards Ocracoke on Highway 12, I caught a glimpse of the Bodie (pronounced “Body”) Island Lighthouse in the distance.  I was halfway there,…

Witness the Greatest Story Ever Told, Living Word Outdoor Drama

Founded by Biblical Dramatist, Frank Roughton Harvey, The Living Word Outdoor Drama has been proclaiming the Gospel of Christianity since 1975.   Starting from Jesus’ baptism, …

Hotter than Hale, Our Vacation in Michigan – Travel Day

Our family vacation began with a stop in Frankenmuth, Michigan where we decided to have lunch at Zehnder’s, famous for their chicken dinner.  We took…

Bada Bing! Pizzeria, Springfield, Ohio – NOW CLOSED

Update:  Bada Bing! is now closed. It was a chilly afternoon and I had not yet tried Bada Bing! Pizzeria which had relocated to a…

Scouting Out Chicago, 1998, 2012: A Photo Journal

Over my few trips to the Windy City, I fell in love with Chicago’s bustling downtown and laid-back lakeside.  For a short time, I had…

My Inspirational Liebster Nominees

I extend a heartfelt thanks to bohotraveller for my first ever Liebster nomination!  I am just as excited to nominate four additional travel bloggers that…

Plum Run Winery Soon to Offer Craft Beer

Plum Run Winery had just completed their renovations to provide its customers a larger space for sampling its award-winning wines and hard cider.  I was…

Road Trip to Marietta, Ohio

Nearing Marietta, Ohio, signs are posted to remind travelers to drive with caution as the local Amish travel in horse and buggy. I made several…