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Beaches Near Cincinnati: Best Swim Spots

If you’re like me and love the water, living in a “landlocked” state can be frustrating. If you just want a place to float around on a unicorn tube, here's where to find the beaches near Cincinnati you've been dreaming of! These lakes, within a 1-2 hour drive from Cincinnati, all have “public beaches”. This means you can pack a beach chair, umbrella, and a cooler and pretend you’re in Florida for a few hours! …

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2 Hour Drive: Day Trips from Cincinnati, Ohio

If you're looking for a fun getaway, staycation, or long weekend away... here are my ideas for short Cincinnati day trips! All of these are within a one to two hour drive from Cincinnati, Ohio.  ⇒ For more Cincinnati day trips, see my places under a one hour drive! Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you book or buy something through one of these, I may earn a small commission (at…

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Lake Titicaca Tours from Puno, Peru: The Floating Islands

In terms of unique travel experiences, you can't miss taking a Lake Titicaca tour from Puno to see the famous floating islands. The western hemisphere’s highest and largest lake, the culture and sights here are incomparable! We visited the floating islands in Peru as day trip from Puno. Seeing the Uros Islands and Taquile is an incredible memory of my month backpacking South America! Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you…

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Playa Peñíscola, Spain: Things to Do

When I lived in Valencia, one of my favorite places to go on the weekend is the medieval town and playa of Peñíscola, Spain. Yes, Peñíscola has great beaches- but why go here when you could go anywhere else? The reason is… the views! It's truly so unique, and one of my favorite weekend getaways out of Valencia. Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you book or buy something through one…

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Montanejos: Hot Springs & Waterfalls – A Valencia Daytrip

While living in Valencia, Spain a trip to the thermal springs of Montanejos was one of the first day-trips I took out of the city. See the details below!: Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you book or buy something through one of these, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you!).  It was time to begin our “day-trip” out of Valencia with the tour company Do-Valencia.…

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1 Hour Drive: Day Trips from Cincinnati, Ohio

Do you live happily in the Cincinnati area, but just want to break free? 🎉 Are you a Northern Kentuckian who wants something to do besides playing corn-hole, or seeing people you went to grade-school with? 🏫 Are you tired of hearing the only fun things to do involve chili, sports, or a park? 🌭 If the above applies, this is for you! Read my list of day trips from Cincinnati, all within a one…

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Fun Attractions in Lexington, Kentucky

Looking for things to do and fun attractions in Lexington, Kentucky ? You're in the right place! Lexington is one of my favorite cities- I’ve traveled all over the world, and it always feels like home. When I was a student at the University of Kentucky, I had the privilege of living in this great town for five years. Even though I now live closer to Cincinnati, I still make it back to Lex frequently.…

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4 Amazing Day Trips from Lucerne, Switzerland

Beneath the picturesque Swiss Alps, Lucerne is a classic European town (dating back to the 8th century) with stunning landscapes and architecture.  Beyond the medieval buildings, there are several great options for those looking to get out of the city, and into nature. From scenic train rides, cruises on the lake, or mountain excursions, there is no shortage of day trips from Lucerne! I spent time in Switzerland with my mom and sister while on…

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Haunted Places in Cincinnati (& Around!)

Whether or not you believe in the supernatural, it’s still fun to visit spots said to be haunted by a restless spirit or two. If you’re in the mood to visit some haunted places in Cincinnati, (+Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana) here is a fun lineup: If you want to try a "haunted road trip" to see all these haunted places, check my map! Starting out in Cincinnati, work your way around. Stay in the car,…

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😅 Driving in Ireland be like that sometimes… It’ 😅 Driving in Ireland be like that sometimes… 

It’s scenic, but when you’re meant to go 45mph on a narrow one lane road (that’s is not a one WAY road mind you), it can be a little nerve wracking 🫣

Other cars popping up out of nowhere- plus the occasional rogue sheep- makes things… memorable. 🐑 

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This includes my road trip itinerary, things to do on the island, and day trip ideas out of San Juan ✨🌴🤿

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One museum trip turned into the best family weeken One museum trip turned into the best family weekend we’ve had in a while 🏇

We originally headed to Louisville for the Kentucky Derby Museum @derbymuseum ! 🏇 If you haven’t been, it’s genuinely worth it. Way more interactive than we realized, and the kids were loving it. 

We also got tickets to see the live racing happening right next to it at @churchilldowns , and that ended up being one of those unexpected travel favorites! 🥳 Who knew my 5 year old would love helping his dad bet on horses so much 😜

We also hit up PlayPort playground @waterfrontparklou (save this if you have little ones), spent a few hours at  @louisvillezooofficial , and explored the city in between. 🏙️ 

Louisville is an ideal weekend trip destination (just 1.5 hours from NKY!), and I feel like a lot of people have been sleeping on it. 🚙

We packed in two full days without feeling rushed, and the kids were happy the whole time (which as any mom knows, is the real win 😄)

If you’re looking for a unique and character filled family getaway, @gotolouisville needs to be on your list! 📍

Thank you so much to the derby museum for hosting us! 💙 

Also thanks to @aloftlouisville for being the perfect place to stay to explore the city! 🏨 

#louisvillelove #LouisvilleKY #FamilyTravel #kentuckyderby
🐬🐙🐟Bucket list: officially checked off! Seeing th 🐬🐙🐟Bucket list: officially checked off!

Seeing the whale shark at Georgia Aquarium was every bit as incredible as I hoped! 🩵

We planned our trip to Atlanta specifically to visit here, and it for sure lived up to the hype! 🐬

((If you ever want a way to break up your drive from Kentucky to Florida, this is one way to go!)) 🚙

Also, right now at @georgiaaquarium they have a special event going on (included with all tickets!)...

It’s called ✨ Glow Nights, and it transforms the aquarium with fun lighting, projections, themed entertainment, and special glow in the dark vibes and performances. 🪼This happens every evening after 4 p.m. through August 9!

We spent around 5 hours here, as there is so much to see. It’s one of the largest aquariums in the world with over 8 different galleries! 🩵

Dolphin & sea lion presentations are also included in general admission tickets! 🐬🦭

Let me know if you have any questions ⬇️

Thank you so much to the aquarium for hosting us- core memories made!

#georgiaaquarium #bucketlist✅ #whaleshark 

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After many years and countries later, these are my most easy to do but useful travel tips and hacks! 🎉

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This road trip is so ideal, 😍 you get to explore huge cities like London 🇬🇧 and then slower paced days in Wales enjoying castles 🏰 and towns with hardly any other tourists. 

Scotland has my heart as you know, 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 so adding that to the end of this UK road trip schedule makes it that much better! 🚙 

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One of my favorite travel tools ✈️ I’ve started using the last year is Thrifty Traveler Premium!

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We actually bought our flights to Dublin last summer the day we got an email about a super discounted flight ✈️ 

If you’re looking to travel more while spending less, it’s definitely worth checking out 🌎! Link is in my bio & can save you $20 off your first year.

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Looking for a family-friendly attraction in Louisv Looking for a family-friendly attraction in Louisville? 🏇

The Kentucky Derby Museum is it! ✨ 

Right next to @churchilldowns , the museum has interactive exhibits with plenty of hands-on activities 🎉

It gives kids a chance to learn about the history and excitement of the Kentucky Derby, in a way they can understand 🏇💕

Families can explore racing simulators, see authentic Derby artifacts, and even add on a variety of guided tours at Churchill Downs. 🏇👒

The museum is a nonprofit, and it’s the exclusive public tour provider for the track! We did the Thoroughbred Workout Tour, which is great for all ages and gives you the chance to see horses warming up and working out on the track 🏇🏇🏇

Whether you’re a horse racing fan or not, the Museum is still a place that both adults and kids can enjoy 😊 

Afterwards, we went to live racing at the track, but there’s also endless other fun things to do in Louisville ✨

Thank you to @derbymuseum for hosting us! We had so much fun and made some great family memories 💕 

Also huge shoutout to @aloftlouisville for being such a great central located place to stay!

#kentuckytravels #churchilldowns #kentuckyderby
Details ⬇️ Word is slowly getting out about this Details ⬇️

Word is slowly getting out about this beautiful part of Ireland, but I’m here to spread the news even more! 🍀

The Dingle Peninsula was one of my favorite parts of my recent Irish road trip! 🇮🇪✨ @dinglepeninsulatourism 

While it’s been touted recently as an alternate to the Ring of Kerry, I think they’re different enough that it’s best to do both! 🩵

The Dingle Peninsula is gorgeous though and you need to add it to your Ireland itinerary! 🎉 

Also make sure to do a dolphin 🐬 tour out of Dingle town!

#dinglepeninsula #ireland🇮🇪 #ireland_travel
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