by Steve | Oct 31, 2018 | Experiences, Feature Experiences, Feature Food & Drink, Food and Drink
When I left my career as a middle school principal, I gained some immediate benefits. I traded in my neckties for t-shirts and long meetings for behind-the-scenes tours. Recently, though, I learned of another great switcheroo that came when I left my job in public...
by Steve | Oct 8, 2018 | Feature The Midwest, The Midwest, USA
I remember as a kid the excitement I felt at the start of fall. I loved jumping in huge piles of freshly raked leaves and taking in every moment of outside play I could before the snow of winter blew in. Every year I hunted for the ideal pumpkin to carve. I liked one...
by Steve | Oct 2, 2018 | Blogging, Feature Blogging
After weeks of editing, cropping, categorizing and designing, our updated travel blog is here! So, what do you think? If you’ve been a reader of our blog, you’ll notice it looks a little different. If you’re new here – welcome to Postcard Jar. Why...
by Steve | Sep 8, 2018 | Feature Food & Drink, Food and Drink, Italy, The World
A slow journey along the Prosecco Road allows you really get to know the wine you are drinking in a way not found in other parts of Italy. Because it doesn’t have the masses of tourists found elsewhere in the country, visitors to the Prosecco region can really...
by Steve | Sep 6, 2018 | Food and Drink, Italy, Places to stay, The World
If you’re wondering what an Italian agriturismo is, don’t worry. You’re in good company. I had no idea they even existed before our trip to Italy this summer. In fact, it wasn’t until I stayed in one that I gained a good understanding of what...