Whether you’re planning a dream vacation, or relocating to the Sunshine State- you’ll want to ensure you hit all the best spots! From stunning scenery and scorching beaches to world-renowned attractions, there’s always something to do in Florida. To start creating your ultimate Florida check list, take a look at a few hidden gems I've discovered over the years that can help you get started: Take a Trip to Singer Island Situated just off the…
Whether or not you believe in the supernatural, it’s still fun to check out sites fabled to be haunted by a restless spirit or two. If you’re in the mood to visit some haunted houses near Cincinnati, (+Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana) here is a fun lineup: Starting out in Cincinnati (exclude stop number one if it’s too out of the way), work your way around these sites to see a few creepy places. Stay in…
If you're visiting the Great Smoky Mountains or Gatlinburg area, going on a hike is of course THE main attraction! These are (in my opinion) the best hikes in the Smoky Mountains: Having visited Gatlinburg, on many separate occasions, these are the hikes I’ve done that have stood out to me the most! Also, please make sure to check the park website for trail conditions and closure notices before setting out. Cades Cove: If you…
Living just a few hours away from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, I’ve visited Gatlinburg, Tennessee at least twenty times. Thinking back on all these ventures, I’ve compiled my personal recommendations on the top things to do! These activities may all fit into one Gatlinburg trip, or you can spread them out over separate visits. I’ve gone down there for Bachelorette parties, with my family growing up, on my honeymoon, and for a college…
I’ve traveled a lot in my lifetime, but some places have had a bigger meaning or impact on my life than others. Singer Island, Florida is one of these locations that will always have a part of my heart! Growing up, my grandparents had a condo on this gorgeous island near West Palm Beach. Every summer we’d spend about two weeks there. Until I was 25, it was host to some of the absolute best…
If you’re like me and you love the water, living in a “landlocked” state can be frustrating. If you want a place to float around mindlessly on your unicorn tube, here's where to find that closest beach to 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…
Growing up in Northern Kentucky and basically living by Cincinnati my whole life, I consider myself a “native” by default. I can be downtown in a fifteen minute drive, so I’ve spent my entire life enjoying the city and what it has offer! Whenever someone mentions they're visiting Cincy, they always ask me “what should I do?” Here is my answer to that question! These tips will give a good overview of the Queen City-…
Savannah, Georgia: A classic, colonial town filled with canopies of branches that shade its city squares while they drip haunting Spanish moss from their branches. Here's how you can see Savannah in one day! Its historic district is renowned for its photogenic beauty. Once you walk around for a bit in that humid, salty air you can’t help but want to take things slow. Walk with purpose, and admire its incredible grand homes and architecture!…
As one of the largest and most famous cities on Earth, New York City attracts incredible numbers of tourists every year. For a quick visit to the "city that never sleeps", here are a few places to start! Like so many other great cities, such as London, Paris, Tokyo, and even Istanbul – there’s so much to see and do that it becomes difficult to plan a trip. Hopefully this post will give you some…
In the summer heat of July, my family decided to go on a Utah road trip vacation. We wanted to mix in overnight camping/backpacking with staying in hotels, so we flew out, rented a car, and explored the wild west! This is our 2 week itinerary. It required a lot of driving, but it is all incredibly scenic- and we were able to see all of Utah’s MIGHTY FIVE on our road trip! Day 1:…
