The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, A Window to the Muslim Religion

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…

Istanbul’s Spice Bazaar and the Hippodrome

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…

Engineering Fabulous Wines, Vinoklet Winery

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,…

Featured Ohio Winery: Ferrante Winery and Ristorante

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…

On the Three Rivers Wine Trail: Rainbow Hills Winery

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…

The El Nino Wine Will Take You by Storm at A. R. Winery

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…

Making Friends with the Early Ohio Settlers at Sauder Village, Part 3

What a spectacular morning visiting the historical buildings of Sauder Village.  On the Village Green, I explored the 1920’s Grime Homestead, admired the adorable farm…

Making Friends with the Early Ohio Settlers at Sauder Village, Part 2

I spent the morning visiting the historical buildings located on the Village Green and those in the outer perimeter. The structures built in the early…

Making Friends with the Early Ohio Settlers at Sauder Village, Part 1

Celebrating forty years as Ohio’s Largest Living History Destination, Sauder Village is an amazing replica of a small town dating between 1803 to the 1920s. …

Akrotiri, the Uncovering of an Ancient Civilization on Santorini

I was pleasantly surprised to learn about the ancient Minoan civilization on Santorini when researching the various attractions to visit on the island.   I decided…