Story and Photos By Mary Casey-Sturk In the spring of last year, I had the opportunity to travel to Dublin on a long-delayed trip. As a solo traveler, I had the flexibility to create my own itinerary and adapt it according to the weather, my mood, or crowds. As I arrived just after St. Patrick’s... Continue Reading →
A Photographic Journey Through England’s Lake and Peak Districts
By Mary Casey-Sturk Photos by Bill Brenner In early June, Bill Brenner of Cambridgeshire, UK went on a walking tour of the Lake and Peak Districts in England. Located in Cumbria in northwest England, the Lake District is both a region and a national park. Popular with vacationers and walkers, it’s known for glacial ribbon... Continue Reading →
The Artsy Side of Columbus
By Mary Casey-Sturk When you think about Columbus, Ohio, what comes to mind? Football? Politics? The Ohio State Fair? Columbus is home to all that, plus attractions including the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) and the Columbus Zoo. Columbus is also home to many arts organizations, from galleries to theaters, let’s take a visit... Continue Reading →
Solo Travel: 48 Hours in Yellowstone
Story and Photos by Mary Casey-Sturk America’s 250th celebration has had me in a patriotic state of mind in 2026 and what could be more American than visiting the world’s first national park-Yellowstone National Park. Established on March 1, 1872, it encompasses 2.2 million acres and is home to an abundance of wildlife (Black Bears,... Continue Reading →
