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Maricopa Point at Grand Canyon South Rim

About The Local Love & Wanderlust Blog

Exploring Cleveland, Ohio and Beyond One Adventure At A Time

Local Love & Wanderlust is a Cleveland, Ohio-based travel blog sharing thoughtfully crafted travel content. With the focus on showcasing Cleveland as a travel-worthy destination, we also hope our posts encourage you to get out and have travel adventures, even if it’s just exploring locally.

Launched in 2017, you’ll find in-depth travel guides, destination features, and lifestyle content with a strong focus on beautiful photography, and well-designed places, along with informative and personal storytelling.

Mather Point at Grand Canyon South Rim
Couple reflecting in walls of MoPOP Museum, Seattle
Male and Female wearing Mardi Gras beads in New Orleans

About The Blogger

Clevelander – traveler – creative

Hi there, I’m Jen. Cleveland Ohio based photographer and designer creating the content you see here on the blog. I live in a popular Cleveland neighborhood with my California-native husband Nathan. Together, we love exploring Cleveland and keeping a pulse on all things new and interesting in town. From the best restaurants and shops to exploring historic sites, one of our many beautiful parks, or visiting our mini-ocean Lake Erie.

We’re also both very passionate about travel and make it a huge priority in our life. We value all forms of travel, from the short road trip to the flight across the country, it’s all worth it and so much fun for us. Aspects of travel I love the most are planning the trip, experiencing new cultures and other ways of life, and getting to see and photograph places I’ve only ever read and dreamt about.

When I’m not blogging, creating content, or planning the next trip you’ll probably find me reading a lot, binging the next big show or movie, watching far too many Tiktoks (sorry, Vine), or working on one of my many creative endeavors. I love the outdoors, hiking, and exploring new parks, especially National Parks.

my random travel facts

  1. I’ve traveled to over half of the US and so far my favorite destinations are New Orleans, Palm Springs, NYC, and the entire Pacific Northwest. (outside of Cleveland, of course 😉 )
  2. National Parks are our favorite travel destinations. My current favorite park is a tie between Joshua Tree and Olympic.
  3. My first flight was to Florida, my second flight was my first solo flight to Texas. Both were my only pre-911 flights.
  4. I’ve only been to three countries so far, Canada, Mexico, and The Bahamas. On my future wishlist are Iceland, France, Italy, and Japan.
  5. The only cruises I would consider are an Alaskan cruise, or perhaps a European river cruise. I love the ocean but have no desire to be stuck out on it for days.
  6. 3 foreign languages I can speak a little are German, Spanish, and French. (not fluently).
  7. I’ve seen my favorite band play in 10 different states.

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Today, I'm sharing something that makes me happy: Today, I'm sharing something that makes me happy: bookstores!

On my blog, I'm featuring 5 of my favorite independent bookstores in Cleveland. Did I miss your go-to spot? Let me know in the comments! Also, I'm on a mission to read at least 50 books this year (currently on book #17), so please share your recent favorite reads with me 📚❤️ 
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️🌈 Had to get o Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️🌈

Had to get one more Shamrock Shake and N had to get the green beer at Bookhouse. 

#happystpatricksday #stpatricksdaycleveland #thisiscle #masonscreamery #bookhousebrewery #clevelandohio #shamrockshake #shamrockshakeszn #ohio #cleeats #clefoodie #milkshake #greenbeer @masonscreamery @bookhousebrewing ☘️🤍🌈
I love a theme ☘️ (and a great photo-op) Fina I love a theme ☘️ (and a great photo-op)

Finally made it out to @cloverbarcle to enjoy a little St. Patrick’s Day fun since we won’t be at the parade Friday. Loved my rainbow-themed cocktail 😍🌈 and their attention to detail. That beam is covered in coins, how fun! Plus, endless photo-ops!

What are your St. Patrick’s Day plans?

#stpatricksday #thisiscle #stpatricksdaycleveland #cloverbar #clevelandohio #clevelandblogger #getlucky #eastbankflats #flatseastbank @flatseastcle #stpattysday #clevelandirish #rainbowcocktail
☀️Sunnier days are coming☀️ Took a stroll ☀️Sunnier days are coming☀️

Took a stroll through Cleveland’s Warehouse District on a much sunnier day. Here’s what I saw.

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