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Sometimes the best road trips don’t require traveling very far. Less than two hours from Columbus, you’ll find one of Ohio’s most unique combinations in and near Hamilton: a peaceful outdoor sculpture park followed by one of the most outrageous grocery stores in the country. My nephew Gabriel and I spent the morning wandering through art …
After spending time in Vietnam- exploring the bustling streets of Hanoi, taking day trips to Ninh Binh and Lan Ha Bay, and wandering through the mountains and terraced rice fields of Sapa– it was time to head to our second Southeast Asian country: Laos! Our first stop was Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage city …
In the summer of 2026 my friend Erin and I visited southeast Asia. We started in Hanoi, doing a few excursions to Ninh Binh and Lan Ha bay along the way (click the links to read those blog posts). Our next stop took us away from the heat, humidity, and nonstop energy of Hanoi. Arriving …
After a few days of weaving through Hanoi’s busy streets, dodging motorbikes, touring the sights and enjoying Vietnamese food (see my blog post about that here), we were ready to see what lay beyond the city. Northern Vietnam is home to some of the country’s most breathtaking natural landscapes, and we didn’t want to miss …
This summer I’m finally getting to take the trip that is always my answer when people ask about my dream destination. My bucket list trip. Also consequently my Covid trip (glad I can put that behind me now). I headed to Southeast Asia! So happy that my friend Erin wanted to visit again, and check …
Hey there! I’m Katie, and I love traveling. While many of my favorite trips have been overseas or National Parks, I also have a soft spot in my heart for visiting places in my home state of Ohio. Throw in some historical aspect and I’m bound to be happy. Once a month I try to …
For spring break 2026, my mom and I spent three full days exploring Death Valley National Park. But even after leaving the park, we weren’t quite ready for the trip to end. Instead of heading straight home, we continued west, making our way across the desert and into the small town of Lone Pine, California, …
I’ve always loved visiting national parks. The opportunity to experience unique landscapes, get out on the trails, and explore different parts of the U.S. is something I keep coming back to. In fact, I try to visit at least one a year. And with more than 60 national parks spread across the country, each one …
Presidents Day weekend has become a little tradition for my friend Sheri and me. For the past five years, we’ve packed our bags in the middle of winter and set off together for a long weekend, trading Ohio’s gray February skies for somewhere new to explore. Gettysburg, Nashville, Buffalo, and Savannah have all been stops …
Summer of 2025 my travels took me to France where I, along with some good friends, took an incredible road trip around the country (which I call my personal Tour de France). After spending a few wonderful days exploring Marseille and Aix-en-Provence (as I shared in my last post), we decided to take a scenic …