Morro Bay was one of my last stops down the Pacific Coast Highway (Route 1) before heading over to Bakersfield to meet up with some…
The Blue Mosque seemed to rise from the brick wall surrounding it and its tower-like minarets. A trip to Istanbul would not be complete without a…
The Anza-Borrego Desert is one of my favorite places in Southern California to hike. Located about two hours east of San Diego, the Anza-Borrego is…
Many of us on our tour could not wait to see The Spice Bazaar and Grand Bazaar of Istanbul. Known as the oldest shopping center in the…
Having just returned from New Year’s in Las Vegas, Peter and I spent a relaxing week in San Francisco and made time to celebrate a…
Planning to travel from San Francisco to Yosemite, I was excited to add Columbia State Historic Park to my itinerary. Imagining what it would have…
It was a beautiful day, so I planned a visit to Vinoklet Winery & Restaurant on Cincinnati’s Westside. As I pulled into the parking lot,…
A sweet, older couple in their 70s were enjoying a glass of wine while sitting at a high top in the tasting room. I had…
Driving to Rainbow Hills Winery along the winding dirt road, I could hear the sound of cicadas calling me towards the vineyards, while wooden directional…
All wines are not the same and Ohio wineries are learning how to ferment a wide range of products to create some of the most…