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Best Restaurants in Columbus: Basi Italia

September 19, 2011 By stephanie

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), […]

Filed Under: Food & Drink, USA

No More Procrastinating

September 17, 2011 By stephanie

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 […]

Filed Under: Art & Dance, USA

Best Restaurants in Columbus: The Liz Lessner Empire

September 15, 2011 By stephanie

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 […]

Filed Under: Food & Drink, USA

Elevator Brewery Tour in Columbus, Ohio

September 12, 2011 By stephanie

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 […]

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How Travel Has Taught Me to See Beauty

September 10, 2011 By stephanie

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 […]

Filed Under: Personal, USA

5 Must Do Things in Columbus, Ohio

September 8, 2011 By stephanie

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. […]

Filed Under: Food & Drink, USA

First Week in Ohio

September 5, 2011 By stephanie

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 […]

Filed Under: Personal, USA

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Hola! I'm Stephanie. At the age of 29, I started my solo travel sabbatical through Latin America, and this site is where I share my experiences with friends, family, and you.

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