I started a personal travel blog in 2020.
When I visited Venice in 2019, the city was hit with some of the worst flooding it’s ever seen. A lot of the things I expected as a first-time visitor were, well…different. Places closed, plans changed, and my feet ended up getting pretty soggy. But I ended up having a good time anyway in Italy’s … More How to Visit a Flooded Venice During Acqua Alta
With many things in Cincinnati closed or cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I decided to take advantage of one of the city’s coolest outdoor attractions: the murals. Cincinnati’s downtown and Over-the-Rhine (OTR) neighborhoods are decorated with dozens of murals, most of them created through the amazing work of a local non-profit organization, ArtWorks. If … More Downtown Cincinnati Murals: Self-Guided Walking Tour
They call it the Eternal City; a city of mythic proportions and endless history. Long ago it was the center of a vast empire, and it has been welcoming travelers for centuries since. Today it’s the capital of Italy, a country whose amazing culture, food, music, and art need no introduction. What could I, a … More Rome: Reflections from a First-Time Visitor
When the forecast is for storms, it’s time for an indoor activity. But what’s a safe indoor adventure during the COVID-19 pandemic? I decided to check out the recently reopened Cincinnati Art Museum. The museum has added a good set of safety procedures. They ask guests to reserve a timed ticket online (they’re free!) to … More Cincinnati Art Museum: A Cultural Escape During the Pandemic
Crazy, right? Why am I starting a travel blog in 2020, the year that shut down world travel? It’s simple: I love traveling, I think everyone should do it, and I’m determined to help other folks travel more. Not so easy as of summer 2020, I admit, but I’m playing the long game here. I’ve … More Why I Started a Travel Blog in 2020
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