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A lover of new experiences and fun road trips, Nina enjoys local and worldwide travel. She seeks authentic adventures ranging from wilderness camping to fine dining. Her passion is to share her experiences with others, so they can get the most out of their travels. Nina manages a local history museum in Columbus, Ohio, where she lives with her husband. Her travel motto comes from a woman she met locally who told her, "Always have a trip planned." She's the author of the book How to Be Your Own Travel Agent available on Amazon
Have you ever followed a recipe for anything titled “the best” and been extremely disappointed? I have. I’ve tried about 10 “best blueberry muffin” recipes, and none of them were as good as my friend Amanda’s. While I know calling this “the best travel itinerary recipe” could welcome some people who don’t like the taste,…
Written by Tasha Kitchens Recently, my husband and I took a trip to Northern Ohio, around Cleveland. Day trips are great because you feel like you are going somewhere exciting and it’s only a few hours from your house! I’ve written out a small sample of our day for your enjoyment and travel inspiration. There’s a…
If you’re looking for somewhere to view fall foliage, you could do worse than Ohiopyle. Ohiopyle State Park is within the Laurel Highlands of Western Pennsylvania. I’ve been to this area before, and wrote about it here. This time, we did some different things! This would be a great over-night trip, or a very ambitious…
It’s no surprise that Ohio is a national destination for ice cream lovers. The Buckeye State is home to more than 2,200 dairy farms and accompanying shops. So, there’s an abundance of premium ice cream to try. There’s even an official Ohio Ice Cream Trail with a list of 20 shops where you can find…
At long last, we’ve been interviewed in a podcast style! The Phonic Scribe interviewed Jared and I about our travels through the years.
In my experience, there are three kinds of travelers when it comes to fashion: 1. Safari-style clothing wearers. These are the people who raid REI and only wear hiking style clothing no matter where they go. Example: these are the people you see inside the British Museum wearing trekking pants and their Keen sandals. …