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Ohio AirBnB that Checks All the Boxes from Comfort to Hospitality

Looking for an Ohio AirBnB that checks all the boxes from comfort to hospitality? The Inns at 8th and Main do that and so much more. Ohio is overflowing with small towns that epitomize the all-American aura that many of us in the Midwest grew up feeling. McConnelsville, in Morgan County, is one such example. […]

Our Sensational Stay at an Enchanting Tennessee Airbnb

Our recent stay at a Tennessee Airbnb was such a fantastic experience. Located an hour north of Chattanooga, this lodging destination is on the tip of the mountain with beautiful views of the rolling hills. A house is a house, right? Not in my opinion! A house can be a work of art. Every square […]

Free and Fantastic Finds on Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is known for its golf courses and tennis facilities. Even if that’s not your thing, the majestic oaks with dangling Spanish moss, the massive beach along the Atlantic coast and the bike friendly atmosphere may be what brings you to the island. Each of these makes for a fantastic vacation. […]

What It’s Like Eating on a Dinner Train

Have you ever had the chance to take part in a dinner train ride? The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway (HVSR) has started their evening meals and the first train left the depot completely full. If you, or someone you know, is a train lover, this is a memorable opportunity you’ll want to experience. My Voluntourism […]

6 Unique Lodging Destinations in Ohio (Part 1)

Unique lodging can add so much to a vacation or getaway. Your lodging choice can even be the focal point when choosing your destination instead of an afterthought. In this article, you’re going to get a chance to read about some unique lodging destinations in Ohio. This will be a quarterly article that will feature […]

23 Tips and Ideas for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Writing about Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in one post is like trying to load your pockets with too many beautiful seashells – each is special, and you don’t want to leave any behind, yet you know there are some that aren’t going to make the cut. Another day, another time. This post contains affiliate links – […]

5 Days and 4 Countries: Germany, Luxembourg, The Netherlands and Belgium

Traveling in Europe is entertaining in and of itself. A road trip becomes an adventure as you come across adorable little towns, castle ruins, cafes and historical sites. For this trip, we stayed five days on the western side of Germany at a B&B just outside of Gelsenkirchen. Make sure you have purchased outlet adaptors […]

7 Exhilarating Days Exploring and Experiencing Costa Rica

This post contains affiliate links – I may earn a small commission from qualifying sales. Walking through a rainforest has been on my bucket list ever since my student teaching days when my six week theme revolved around that particular ecosystem. A big anniversary was coming up so I wanted to plan something extra special. […]

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Staying at the Phantom Ranch in the Grand Canyon

Our experience hiking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and staying at the Phantom Ranch