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In early August, fields across the state begin to blossom with majestic Ohio sunflowers. Sunflower fields in Ohio have increased in popularity in recent years, as more people seek to enjoy the great outdoors and capture photos with these towering plants that only arrive once per year. Sunflowers in Ohio bloom across the state, and…
Chilly nights and cool days lead to bonfires, orchard trips, and the quintessential fall icon– changing leaves – during fall in Northwest Ohio. Where to See Fall Leaves in NW Ohio? There are plenty of places to admire the fall leaves in Ohio, debuting a kaleidoscope of color, as they change to various auburn, mustard,…
Gone are the days when beer lovers would simply pick up the cheapest case of beer from the local grocery store in order to bring to a barbecue with their friends. Today’s beer aficionados prefer the refined taste of craft beers, and fortunately, there are plenty of craft breweries in Ohio to experience. In fact,…
Located in the heart of the Midwest and featuring a variety of incredible landscapes, Ohio is one of the best places in the country to go camping. Whether you are searching for rolling hills and mountain views or cascading waterfalls and fishing ponds, you will be able to find an Ohio campground that has everything…
With its sprawling farmland and knack for industry, it comes as no surprise that Ohioans can combine the best of both worlds by creating some of the most delicious ice cream in the country. While some people take wine tours in California or create seafood tours along the East Coast, Ohio is one of the few…
As the days get shorter and the nights become cooler, everyone in Ohio knows that the best season of all is on the way. Fall is particularly beautiful in the Buckeye State, and people from across the Midwest come in to see the fall colors in Ohio. While the seasonal peak will change from year…
An hour-long drive from Columbus takes you to a place called Springfield. It’s close to Yellow Springs and makes a good home base for a fun, quirky Ohio weekend. With options for interesting dining, antique shopping and outdoor exploration, you can get yourself a full Midwestern travel experience.
In the external scheme of things, shining moments are as brief as the twinkling of an eye, yet such twinklings are what eternity is made of — moments when we human beings can say “I love you,” “I’m proud of you,” “I forgive you,” “I’m grateful for you.” That’s what eternity is made of: invisible…
As you’re 150% aware, we’ve been under stay-at-home orders and restricted rules for social distancing. We’re still allowed outside (yay!) so we’ve been visiting a few not-so-well-known parks and nature preserves for some hiking, as well as canoeing on the open water. This has been a welcome way to get fresh air and some exercise,…
Even though we can’t physically travel right now, we can still explore from our couches! A week ago, I asked you all on my Instagram stories to send me your favorite books, movies or TV shows that feature destinations that make you feel like you’re there. My example was movies like Julie & Julia; a…
I am not an alarmist. I am not a hypochondriac. I am not fearless, but I’m not fearful. I rarely can be swayed off a plan, and I rarely change my mind once I’ve made it up. I sound like a real stick-in-the-mud, but I think it’s important it be said before I say why…
If you’re looking for a day trip from Columbus with equal parts food, outdoors and indoors, may I suggest Toledo? We’ve been here many times, but we just went this winter for a full day, and it did not disappoint!
The Windy City. We hadn’t been to Chicago in a long time. The first time we went, it was for our first wedding anniversary. It made sense to visit for our 11th anniversary in December.  It’s a great weekend trip from Columbus. If you’ve never visited, you should consider a trip soon.
If you’re an airline reading this, and you don’t like what I have to say, then change my mind. I would be happy to give your airline another try, but here is my personal roundup of airlines from least to greatest. This is based on my personal experience, and not necessarily from a list of…
At the end of every year, I like to reflect. Where did we go? What did we do? What did we see? This was a fun year of traveling. We experienced some things we’ve never done before.
Visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina in September challenged us in a lot of ways. Realizing that while I was watching Arthur on PBS, kids my age across the world were dodging bullets and hoping to avoid the mass genocide happening right before their eyes. I’ve been wanting to reflect on this in some way, but just…
At long last, we’ve been interviewed in a podcast style! The Phonic Scribe interviewed Jared and I about our travels through the years.
Traveling during the holiday season can be stressful. More crowds, more delays, and just overall more potential for frustration. I have traveled many times during holiday weekends and here are a few of my tips.