One of my favorite places to visit at Christmastime is the historic German Village in Columbus, Ohio. Something about the snowy brick house on cobbled brick street puts me in a mood to read Dickens while sipping on a steamy cup of hot mulled cider. Here are some of my favorite stops that’ll put you in the Christmas spirit.

Dec 22, 2021

Autumn on a college campus is like springtime in a fairytale or wintertime in the Swiss Alps. It fits perfectly like elbow patches on a tweed jacket. That said, one of my favorite fall activities is strolling through a beautiful leaf-strewn campus. Luckily I live close by to a charming college town, home to Miami University. Here’s my guide to Oxford, Ohio: what to see, do, and eat

Nov 17, 2021

We’re all just crazy for pumpkins. And just like everyone else, I’m scooping up as many pumpkins as my front stoop, fireplace mantle, and dining room table centerpiece will allow. So any activity celebrating our beloved pumpkin, I’m there. And luckily, I don’t have to stray far because Ohio seems to love pumpkins as much as I do. Several pumpkin patches sit within a 10-mile radius from where I live. A local city pumpkin glow illuminates all of our imaginations. And a beloved pumpkin show draws thousands to central Ohio. We’ve been checking it all out this October, and here’s what we found.

Oct 31, 2021

Most fall bucket lists include apple picking. Ohio has plenty of orchards to choose from. But the apple activity doesn’t stop there. Here are my top suggestions for everything apple in the Buckeye State.

Oct 25, 2021