Summer a season of challenges
Summer as a time of setting goals and meeting challenges was the subject of my recent travel section in which readers heard from a man about to set off on a 500-mile dirt bike challenge over...
Author: Janet Podolak
Why Lyon is the gastronomy center of France
Study the geography of Lyon, in south central France equally distant from Marseilles and Paris, and it’s easy to understand why many people consider it the country’s food capital. It lies at...
Lavender season in France
I’m recently back from France where I spent time in the Rhone Alps region around Lyon. There July’s blooming lavender was covering the landscapes sometimes next to huge fields of blooming sunflowers who turned their...
Surfing in landlocked Munich
It was a rainy day in Munich as our guide stopped the van at the south end of Englischer Park near the modern art museum. It was an early May day...
Portugal adventure includes Chapel of Bones, Night Sky stargazing spot
The Chapel of Bones in tucked away inside an ancient church in Evora. Portugal is one of the least visited of European countries, but its attractions are simply amazing. Some of them...
Previewing Pastina, Mentor, Ohio’s newest restaurant
The hottest new tables around are at Pastina, which opens Monday Feb. 9 in a stunning new space at 9354 Mentor Ave. I was among those invited for a soft opening...
Media viral vortex: shelf life of a story
My work has been sucked into a media viral vortex. When I met Lee Wachstetter aboard the Crystal Serenity in 2012 I was captivated with her story. She loves to dance, and...
Find favorite nativities at annual exhibit in Kirtland
Walking among the many nativities showcased each holiday season is always an interesting experience. It’s the same Christmas story told in hundreds of different ways. Almost everyone has a favorite. When I...
United to end nonstops to popular Florida cities
Perhaps it’s the arrival of Frontier Airlines in Cleveland that has partially caused it, but United has announced it will end its popular nonstops to Fort Myers, Tampa and Fort Lauderdale on...
Portugal passage to Spain
Storks high in their nests, long white necks stretched as if they’re curious. Black pigs snuffling beneath oaks that haven’t changed color. Old cork trees, their bark harvested to make a wide...
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