I know I just wrote that Buenos Aires has the best ice cream in the world only a couple months ago. Well, I have to retract that statement. Because I think the best ice cream in the world may actually be in my hometown of Columbus, Ohio. I have always loved Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. […]
I’ve Still Got It
My decision to come home is sort of like taking a vacation from traveling. Well, I needed to take a vacation from the vacation. I was ready to relax for a few days and have some summer fun. My mom and I went to Kentucky to visit our cousins. They are the “boaters” in the […]
Best Restaurants in Columbus: Basi Italia
If you have never been to Columbus, Ohio, you might not know that the city has some great restaurants. While I am back, I am visiting my favorites and sharing with all of you. When it comes to a nice dinner out, Basi Italia is my favorite. If I am looking to celebrate (aka splurge), […]
No More Procrastinating
I listed Franklin Park Conservatory as one of the 5 Must Do Things in Columbus. I have visited several times, however, there is one thing I have never seen there: the Blooms & Butterflies annual exhibit. For at least the past 5 summers, I have wanted to see this exhibit. But I kept putting it […]
Best Restaurants in Columbus: The Liz Lessner Empire
During my trip home, I am highlighting my favorite restaurants in Columbus, Ohio. Liz Lessner is running a restaurant empire in Columbus. Everything she touches turns to gold. I couldn’t just choose one of her restaurants, so I’m giving you my top picks. I have been a huge fan of Liz’s restaurants for years. I […]
Elevator Brewery Tour in Columbus, Ohio
I told you previously what I was looking forward to about coming home, which included catching up with friends and drinking a good IPA. Years ago at one of my previous consulting assignments, we used to have happy hours at Elevator Brewery & Draught House. When I found out the same crew would be getting […]
How Travel Has Taught Me to See Beauty
My first week back in Ohio, I went to Portsmouth to visit my sister and dad. Staying at my sister’s house is sort of like being on one of those all Inclusive holidays. I sleep in the most comfortable bed in the world. (Seriously, it’s like sleeping on one of those Heavenly beds at a […]
5 Must Do Things in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio When I tell people I meet during my travels, that I am from Columbus, Ohio, I usually get two reactions. 1. If the person is from or has lived in the US, they assume my home is in the middle of a corn field and that cow-tipping is the main form of entertainment. […]
First Week in Ohio
It has been 9 months since I left Columbus, Ohio to start my travel sabbatical in Quito, Ecuador. When I see one of my friends, the first question is: What does it feel like to be home? My answer: It does not feel any different. And that makes me happy. I can leave my family […]
What Will It Be Like to Come Home?
After the initial excitement of knowing I am going see my friends and family soon, I am starting to wonder what it will be like. I will have been gone for 9 months, traveling in countries that have different lifestyles, cultural norms, and beliefs than my own country. I have adapted to this, and I […]
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