Author: Victoria Hart

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Victoria Hart travels the world looking for interesting life experiences. She loves to share her travel tips, bargains and strategies with her friends and family. Inspiring others to create their own adventures is her passion. Victoria’s desire to inspire a larger audience lead her to embark on a career in travel writing. When Victoria unpacks her suitcase, she calls Dublin, Ohio home, where she lives with her husband John. Born in Los Angeles, California, Vicky’s family moved frequently, including stops in Wisconsin, England, Florida, Boston, Washington DC and Saudi Arabia. Vicky spent a summer term studying at St. Andrews University in Scotland. She holds a B.S. in Communications from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Victoria welcomes your comments at [email protected]

Penguin Hotel Penguins
  • Cruises
  • Lodging
  • USA

    • Two Nights in South Beach – A Pre-Cruise Respite at The Penguin Hotel

    Cruise lines advise flying into a departure port city the day before a cruise begins. This is excellent advice, especially

    June 4, 2017
    Beckmann Backpack Three Products Worth Packing
  • Near and Far

    • Three Products Worth Packing

    It’s time to think about what to pack for that upcoming trip. A list of packing mantras runs through my

    May 14, 2017
    Towpath Trail Cuyahoga Valley National Park
  • Destinations
  • Near and Far
  • USA

    • Cuyahoga Valley National Park – A Natural Wonderland in an Urban Location

    A big city is not where one expects to find a United States National Park. Yet, between Cleveland and Akron,

    March 28, 2017
    Court of Two Sisters Jazz Trio
  • Food
  • Near and Far
  • USA

    • Court of the Two Sisters – Jazz Brunch in New Orleans’ French Quarter

    I have a confession to make. One of my foodie fantasies is to move to New Orleans and eat my

    March 14, 2017
    Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park Nashville
  • Lodging
  • Near and Far
  • USA

    • Stay Alfred Makes Family Travel Appealing in 32 U.S. Cities.

    Renting a vacation home, villa or apartment at the beach or in the mountains is a popular way for families to travel. However, try looking for a family friendly place to stay in a metropolitan area, and the choices are few. Stay Alfred is changing all of that.

    March 3, 2017
    Deep Darkness Tour at Indiana Caverns photo courtesy of Indiana Caverns
  • Destinations
  • Near and Far
  • USA

    • Deep Darkness Tour – Four Hours of Adventure at Indiana Caverns

    In my adventurous lifetime I have climbed, rappelled, hiked, kayaked, and explored water falls and caves. But, it wasn’t until

    January 21, 2017
    Audobon Aquarium Exterior
  • Destinations
  • Near and Far

    • Entertaining Kids in New Orleans – Audubon Aquarium

    While musicians and merrymakers of New Orleans sleep, the sun is rising, and so are those with young traveling companions.

    November 6, 2016
    New Orleans Press Street Warehouse
  • Destinations
  • Near and Far

    • New Orleans’ Press Street – Where the Locals Learn

    To really learn about a place, journey past the tourist attractions and venture into the neighborhoods where locals live. On

    October 25, 2016
    Owners Chris and Pam Bastin Heart & Soul Bed and Breakfast
  • Lodging
  • Near and Far

    • Heart & Soul Bed and Breakfast – On the Edge of Mayberry

    Heart & Soul Bed and Breakfast was my choice for accommodations on a visit to Mt. Airy, North Carolina, the

    October 8, 2016
    The Panache Moored for the Night - European Waterways
  • Cruise Reviews
  • Cruises
  • France
  • Near and Far

    • Finding Balance on a Barge in France

    It can sometimes be challenging for a couple to design the perfect vacation. One wants to relax and rejuvenate while

    October 1, 2016
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