Ask me what my favorite food is and I'll say ice cream. Every time. It's not only been a childhood dessert staple, it's now my family's so-to sweet treat. So, what better way to celebrate National Ice Cream Month than by celebrating the best of the Buckeye State and the best ice cream in Ohio! Here's a salute to Ohio's favorite ice cream shops from top to bottom and in the … [Read more...] about The Best Ice Cream in Ohio: 8 Popular Shops
Unique Lodging Review: The Hotel LeVeque Columbus
As a family that spends dozens of nights a year in hotel rooms, we love looking for unique lodging to spend time in - and we found the latest edition in Columbus, Ohio. Hotel LeVeque not only surprised us with its exceptional service and location, it gave us a starry night without ever having to open the curtains. Here's our honest review for Hotel LeVeque. Hotel LeVeque - … [Read more...] about Unique Lodging Review: The Hotel LeVeque Columbus
Resort Review: Summer at Canaan Valley Resort in Davis, WV
If you live in the Northeast, South, or Midwest, you've probably heard of Canaan Valley Resort. One of the fun ski spots in Davis, West Virginia, the four-season resort is a travel hot spot in winter, but, man, you should see it in summer! Mr. Locke and I hit the road for Memorial Day weekend and spent it with flabbergasted looks on faces compliments of its warmer-weather … [Read more...] about Resort Review: Summer at Canaan Valley Resort in Davis, WV
The Coolest Antique Tractor Park in West Virginia You Never Knew Existed
Quirky and fun is my proverbial travel bag, but there was no way in you-know-where that I'd ever imaged finding an antique tractor park in the middle of nowhere. Turns out that "nowhere" has a name and it's called Rowlesburg, WV and so does the park - Cool Springs. If you're looking for rusty beauty, Cool Springs Park should be on your bucket list. Here's why in … [Read more...] about The Coolest Antique Tractor Park in West Virginia You Never Knew Existed
How to Keep Valuables Safe While Traveling:Easy Hotel Tips
When theft in major hotels or resorts make the news, I have to remind myself that almost all people are honest. It's that teeny fraction of hotel employees that make us leery of keeping our valuables in plain sight when staying at a hotel. So I started snooping around and asking folks that are seasoned travelers, travel writers, and bloggers how to keep valuables safe while … [Read more...] about How to Keep Valuables Safe While Traveling:Easy Hotel Tips