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…

The Island of Delos: A Lesson in Greek Mythology

As the cruise ship arrived in Mykonos, I learned that I could board a ferry to Delos, the island of the gods.  I immediately approached the kiosk to pick…

The Archaeological Museum at Olympia, Greece

The Olympia Archaeological Museum is within walking distance of the site where the first Olympic Games took place.  The weather was beginning to heat up…

The Site of Olympia and its Role in the Olympic Games

Watching the Olympic Games as I child, I always admired watching the gymnasts during the Summer Games and favored the ice skating competition in the…

Dungeons and Doges at the Palazzo Ducale in Venice

During the time of the Venetian Republic, the Palazzo Ducale (Doge’s Palace) was the center of government in Venice and served as the ducal residence. …