Author: Janet Podolak

France by train

It’s been a lovely week traveling by train in the south of France, challenging at first in dealing with an unfamiliar mode of transport  mode of transport in a language I don’t...

Global entry card: will it help?

I’m en route to France for another series of stories that will run in The News-Herald this winter, and now at Dulles International waiting to board and Air France flight to Paris....

Dire straits in Atlantic City prompt mega deals

Atlantic City’s newest casino, Revel, is desperate for business. Remember Atlantic City? Once the “close-by” destination for gamblers? The proliferation of casinos – including Cleveland’s –  has caused a real decline of...

Wish Alan Iacofano a happy anniversary

The Iacofano family shares wine in Napa Valley. From left are the senior Iacofanos,  Alan and Colleen, their son Greg, daughter Colleen and her husband Matt Misconish. It’s an annual family trip....

BurgerFi opens so have a look

My BurgerFi cheeseburger was really, truly one of the best I’d even eaten. As franchisee Doug O’Brien said, the proof is in the taste. It’s all natural beef, with no antibiotics or...

July Travel: Louisville Bourbon and Ziplining

A bourbon with champagne drink served in a flute glass is a house specialty at the Seelbach Hotel in Louisville. Traveling vicariously or planning future forays away? Today’s travel section will inspire...

Helped needed for upcoming Atlantic City visit

In two weeks I’ll be heading to Atlantic City to see what’s up there. I’m taking one of the Fly Borgata charters which promise NE Ohioans they’ll be checking in at the...