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. …

Corfu, Greece…the Favorite Vacation Destination for an Empress

Overlooking the Mandraki Harbor in Corfu, the old fort displayed evidence of Venetian influence with images of winged lions resting on its fortification. Kerkyra, more…

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. …

Exploring a Whole New World at The Newport Aquarium!

Greeting me at the entrance to the Newport Aquarium is the Wishing Whale, a humpback whale that seems to appear out of the frozen ice…

Kewpee Restaurant in Lima, OH

When I mentioned to my friend Heidi that I was driving up to Lima, Ohio for a concert and looking for a quick meal, she…

Cincinnati’s Roebling Bridge: The Inspiration for NY’s Brooklyn Bridge

Strolling towards Smale Park from The Banks, I was happy to learn that the Roebling Suspension Bridge would be reopening.  Having been closed for 14…