Just south of Indianapolis, in Johnson County (aka “Festival Country”), is the small town of Franklin, Indiana. It is quintessential Small Town, U.S.A. There is the town center, anchored by the historic (and, in this case, imposing) county courthouse. Local businesses and the requisite town theater line the streets surrounding the main square. It’s all […]
A Midwest getaway close to the big cities, but far enough away to enjoy silence and tranquility, Lincoln Way Inn Bed & Breakfast in Franklin Grove, Illinois, truly is a prairie oasis, blending history, luxury, and serenity. Franklin Grove is approximately two hours west of Chicago; less than an hour south of Rockford, Illinois; and […]
Beyond the park: Travel guide to Yellowstone Country Montana Of all the places in the world I’ve traveled, Yellowstone National Park stands as my absolute favorite. I have a special connection to Yellowstone, as I lived and worked there two decades ago, so – for me – it stands as far more than a travel […]
My husband and I rarely have the chance to travel anywhere together, just the two of us. So when an opportunity to spend a long weekend in Kentucky presented itself, we didn’t have to think twice about it. The focus of our trip was A Storybook Inn, a Select Registry property, in Versailles, Kentucky. We were […]
There is something to be said in favor of the staycation, or – as I call it – hometown travel. You never know what you might discover in your own city or town. You could come upon a gem that was there all the while. This is exactly how I feel about Villa D’Citta, a Flipkey property […]
It was a sunny but crisp morning in north central Iowa and Day 2 of Harvest Tour 2012 was about to get underway. The first order of business for Lucia and me? Visit the goats.Then Donnis and the ladies of Country Heritage B&B fixed a delicious breakfast for us, a hearty egg, cheese, and sausage bake […]
At the beginning of this year, never did I think that Iowa would end up on my travel radar. Twice. Never did I think I’d make two separate trips to almost the same part of Iowa within four months. Both trips were rather spontaneous and you know what? I enjoyed myself. The second Iowa trip […]
When traveling before I had my daughter, I never really paid attention to how “kid friendly” any place is. Orvieto is one of those places. I’d been there once before, and only on a day trip, so I was unsure what to expect of a three-day visit with my two-year-old daughter. Let’s just say that […]
