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…

Exploring the Original Settlement of Cincinnati at Yeatman’s Cove

With overcast skies and perfect temperatures, I set out to visit Cincinnati’s Riverbank along the Ohio River.  Starting at West Freedom Way, I toured the…

Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville, Tennessee

Ranked as one of Knoxville, Tennessee’s top attractions, I was looking forward to checking out Ijams Nature Center for the morning before traveling down to…

Babalu, An Upscale Experience Sharing Tapas

Before browsing the Farmer’s Market in Knoxville, we stopped at a tapas restaurant called Babalu.  I loved the décor and the idea of sharing a…

Visiting the Historical Knoxville’s Market Square Farmer’s Market

2016 marked the 225th year of Knoxville’s Market Square Farmer’s Market and my family happened to be passing through on our way to Gatlinburg.  Farmers…