Camping Out at Carolina Beach

I met up with some friends for a long weekend during the summer to camp Carolina Beach State Park. We packed up our car with…

Family Vacation Photos to Walt Disney World, circa 1991

Visiting Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World! What child hasn’t begged their parents for a visit to Walt Disney World? From the time they are…

The Best Carbonara at Michael Anthony’s in Versailles, Ohio

UPDATE:  Michael Anthony’s has been temporarily closed due to a fire as of October, 2019. On my last trip to Versailles, Ohio, I sampled wines…

Eagle Sightings at Highbanks, Columbus MetroParks

Hiking in the Midwest, the scenery can change at every season.  From the diversity of plants to its wildlife, the Highbanks Metro Park unveils something…

Key West, Florida – Looking Back on My First Visit in 1989

What is the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions Key West? The gorgeous sunsets at Mallory Square?  The tenacious pub crawlers along…

Conkle’s Hollow Gorge Trail

There was a dead quiet as I approached the trail head for the Conkle’s Hollow Gorge Trail.  I had just completed the two and a…

New Orleans, the Perfect City to Start Your Cruise

It took me by surprise when I learned that I would be transferring to another ship mid-cruise with Bermuda Star Lines.  I had recently joined…

Cozumel, Mexico: The First Stamp on My Passport

Do you remember the day when you applied for your first passport?  Had you already booked your vacation and were anxiously waiting for it to…