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Local Love & Wanderlust | Cleveland Travel Blog

Ohio-Based. Travel-Obsessed.

I’m Jen, a local explorer, traveler, and outdoor adventurer.

What started as a space to showcase Cleveland as a travel-worthy destination and share my travel photography quickly grew into a place to tell travel stories, share inspiration, and explore adventures near and far.

Today, I share thoughtful travel itineraries, local neighborhood guides, outdoor adventures, and destination features packed with personal experiences, designed to make planning your next local outing, weekend getaway, or adventure afar simple and stress-free.

Whether you’re looking for things to do in Cleveland, ways to spend a weekend in Ohio, or tips for planning a longer trip out west, I’m here to help!

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A Little More About Me

Favorite movie

There are way too many to list but to name a few: Young Guns, The Cutting Edge, Star Wars, Kill Bill, Empire Records, and so many more.

Currently Binging

I just finished Heated Rivalry and the first season of The Pitt, both very good!

On repeat

Djo! I can’t get enough of his music it’s so good! Check out The Crux Deluxe album.

Now Reading

Just finished my goal of 75 books in 2025, looking for my next read!

always in my carryon

Noise-cancelling headphones, a book, Magic Molecule spray, battery charger, a tube of Lanolips.

Window or aisle?

Window seat forever!

Favorite destinationS

New Orleans, Palm Springs, + the Pacific Northwest

On my bucket list

I think I would like to see whales in Alaska, swim between to continents in Iceland, and maybe a trip to Antartica! Also, it would be cool to see all the National Parks in the US.

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Welcome. Let’s explore.

Hi, I’m Jen β€” a travel photographer, designer, and Cleveland local. I share Ohio getaways, national park adventures, and photo-rich travel guides from across the U.S. and beyond. My goal is to inspire meaningful, memorable tripsβ€”near or far.

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