Author Archives: katemahar

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About katemahar

Freelance writer and event planner by trade . . . mother/daughter/sister/friend . . . passionate traveler . . . compulsive reader

Is it April already?

Posted on April 7, 2014 by katemahar

Man. I’d ask where spring went, but looking out my window, there’s no evidence that spring has even taken a peek at Ohio yet. The glaciers that grew to each side of my driveway this winter have shrunk to little … Continue reading →

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Heading to the beach?

Posted on January 24, 2014 by katemahar

It is currently 2 degrees fahrenheit (and why don’t keyboards have a little “degree” circle somewhere?) and since the sun is shining, we can expect to reach a balmy 14 later in the day. I know I’m not alone in … Continue reading →

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Making (laugh) tracks to Dayton

Posted on December 17, 2013 by katemahar

Nothing makes me happier than planning a trip. To be honest, I can get pretty cheery thinking about going practically anywhere. But I already know that the trip I’m planning to Dayton, Ohio this spring is certain to rate ding-ding-ding … Continue reading →

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I’m a believer

Posted on December 4, 2013 by katemahar

So, I went to York and have to tell you – first and foremost – that this is a wonderful, charming, fascinating destination. LOVED it. York is picturesque, full of things to see and do, and is so easy to … Continue reading →

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Getting spooked in York

Posted on November 1, 2013 by katemahar

Halloween may be over, but I’m looking forward to taking the high-speed train this Sunday from London to England’s most haunted city: York. At this time of year the nighttime ghost tours are harder to find. I’m not sure I’ll … Continue reading →

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Your travelin’ shoes

Posted on October 24, 2013 by katemahar

I think the most important thing you wear, and pack, will be your shoes on any trip you take. When I go overseas, I do my best to travel light – but I firmly believe, and recommend, that you always … Continue reading →

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Oh, those sexy Beatles

Posted on October 21, 2013 by katemahar

I’m going to Liverpool next month. I can hardly wait to “Ferry ‘Cross the Mersey” and take a Beatles tour to catch a glimpse of the landmarks graced by the Fab Four. If you wondered how old I am, you … Continue reading →

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Souvenirs for everybody! Yay!

Posted on October 19, 2013 by katemahar

Do you like to bring home little gifts for family, friends, your hairdresser, your friendly mail carrier, etc., when you’ve been overseas? I love giving presents. Love it! If you love to give gifts, too . . . and if … Continue reading →

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One way to entertain yourself on a long flight

Posted on October 7, 2013 by katemahar

You never know when an otherwise fairly useless piece of social media will serve as inspiration. In this case, it was a random post by the brilliant Connie Schultz, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, humorist and wife of Senator Sherrod Brown of … Continue reading →

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So, you’re the first to hear

Posted on September 24, 2013 by katemahar

I have been noodling around with the idea of starting a niche travel company for years. I bought an online tutorial on how to set one up and occasionally daydreamed about how I’d actually do such a thing. I didn’t … Continue reading →

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