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Over 4 Million Christmas Lights at Clifton Mill

What's there to do around Christmas time in central Ohio? Well, there are probably a ton of options, but the most well-known has to be the insane light display at historic Clifton Mill,

Thanksgiving & Christmas Lights in Hudson, Ohio

In November, we spent two weeks in Hudson, Ohio, for our very first experience with the website Trusted Housesitting.

MLS Playoffs: Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United

We had tickets to see the Columbus Crew take on Atlanta United in the first round of the 2023 MLS Playoffs, but there was no guarantee we'd get to go.

Fall Colors in the FernCliff Cemetery, Springfield Ohio

Because it's found on the road between the houses of Mike's mom and brother, we've driven past Ferncliff Cemetery hundreds of times.

Fall Colors Snyder Park Springfield, OH

With its downtown location and gorgeous trails, Snyder Park should be a super-popular place to enjoy the great outdoors.

Happy Halloween – Beggar’s Night in Springfield, Ohio

We visit the States quite often, but aren't often here for Halloween -- which is a shame, because it's by far the most entertaining holiday the USA has to offer. Like most things that are truly great, Halloween is deeply weird when you stop to think about it.

For 91 Days Updates & Our New Podcast

As you're probably aware, our blog For 91 Days has been largely silent since the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic, and you might be wondering what we have been up to! Well, for a few years, we were stranded at home in Valencia, Spain

A Picturesque Daytime Walk through Springfield, Ohio

Springfield, Ohio is one of those classic Midwestern American cities which lost much of their identity following the eclipse of the industrialization boom. Unable to provide jobs for their inhabitants, many once-thriving communities across the Midwest have become mere shadows of their former selves.

A Picturesque Evening Walk through Springfield, Ohio

Welcome to Springfield, Ohio. According to some articles you can find online, this is the unhappiest city in the United States of America, and the fourth most dangerous city in the state of Ohio. Such articles of course inspire Youtubers like this one to drive through the city, making videos with clickbait titles, talking smack about Springfield.

The Wild Wild Midwest – A Safari in … Ohio?!

Among the experiences you might expect to have in Ohio: attending a college football game, navigating a cornfield maze, exploring revitalized big cities, visiting an amusement park, and discovering off-beat roadside attractions. But... going on a safari? Like a real one, with cheetahs and giraffes?