Topkapi Palace: The Luxurious Lives of the Sultans

Once the center of the Roman Empire, Istanbul is the only country that occupies two continents, Europe and Asia, divided by the Bosphorus River.  Originally…

Roscoe Village in Coshocton, Ohio

I had recently visited the Ohio River Museum in Marietta, learning about the riverboat transports along the Ohio River, when I decided to make the…

Seeking Holy Wisdom in Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia

My first visit to Istanbul was on a summer girl’s trip.  Our plans were to start out in Istanbul, Turkey, explore the beautiful coast and…

Ramadan in Istanbul, Our First Day in Photos

Welcome to Istanbul, Turkey, Ramadan 2013 A beautiful fountain as we exited the Istanbul airport Our first look at the Bosporus River Roman Ruins throughout…

A Gorgeous View of Del Mar

Heading north from LaJolla, I was on a mission to find a beautiful view of Del Mar, California.  Del Mar offers 2.5 miles of coastline…

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…

A Girl’s Trip to Turkey and Greece: Arriving in Istanbul

It was June and my best friend, Melissa was trying to put together a girl’s trip to Turkey and Greece.  She had spent last summer…

The Monticello III, Coshocton, Ohio

A short distance from Roscoe Village in Coshocton, Ohio is a pathway leads to a canal.  Once a waterway where goods were transported between Lake…

The Ohio River Museum in Marietta, Ohio

Update:  The Ohio River Museum is currently closed for renovation.  Check the website for more information. Stationed along the Ohio River in the town of…

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…