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Palm Springs Travel Guide

Palm Springs Travel Guide My Palm Springs Travel Guide will share the best things to do in this desert oasis with major mid-century vibes that will undoubtedly be your new favorite destination. I will share what to do and where to stay, also ...

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A Day In Death Valley National Park

A day in California's Death Valley National Park is a great way to experience a harsh but beautiful Mojave desert. Considered the lowest, hottest, and driest place on Earth, it's also the largest National Park in the contiguous United States. It's ...

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Valley Of Fire State Park When You Only Have Half A Day

Valley of Fire is a State Park roughly 1-hour NE of Las Vegas and should be on every nature-lovers list. While there are many incredible views, we'll only cover a few key points that we were able to visit. My goal is to inspire you to visit this ...

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Don’t Like Las Vegas? Do These Surprisingly Awesome Things

Las Vegas is not the destination I think of when I want to go on a vacation. In fact, I tell everyone I don't like Las Vegas. I don't like to gamble, I don't care about flashy shows, and I don't have the budget to splurge on all the high-end ...

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Cleveland Downtown City Guide: 24 Exciting Things to Do

Downtown Cleveland City Guide Discover Cleveland and its thriving downtown like a local with my insider city guide. From picture-perfect moments to delicious dining and unforgettable sights, this carefully curated collection will show you the best ...

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Your First Mardi Gras In New Orleans (What To Know, How To Plan, & What To Do!)

Your first Mardi Gras experience in New Orleans should be memorable, so I'm sharing my first experience along with things you should know and other ways to celebrate while in town so you know what to anticipate and can plan ahead. Would you ...

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Hi, I'm Jen - a Cleveland-based photographer, designer, and content creator with a love for travel and my hometown. I share curated travel guides, inspiring itineraries, business and restaurant spotlights, hiking-focused outdoor content and all the best things to do in Cleveland showing you why it, too, is a travel-worthy destination.
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✨September Was Full of New-To-Us Adventures✨ ✨September Was Full of New-To-Us Adventures✨

New hikes, new state visited, new restaurants, new experiences, new haircut, lots of newness.

Here are some of the highlights. 

1:  Hiked the @clevemetroparks Chippewa Creek Gorge 

2: and hiked the Tree Farm Trail at @cuyahogavalleynps adding 2 new-to-us trails for our #hike24in23 goal.

3: Dinner at @literary_tavern in #tremontohio for the first time and had the best grilled cheese.

4: We also finally visited @cloakanddaggercle and had delightful cocktails and loved the decor.
 
5: haircut time at my favorite @greenopalsalon and finally went back to bangs 🙌

6: We visited @newmexicotrue for the first time. Explored Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Roswell, White Sands NP, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Guadeloupe Mtns. NP and pictured Bandelier National Monument… one of our favorite hikes to date.

7: Finally got to witness the monarch migration at @clevemetroparks Wendy Park 😍

8: Husbands birthday dinner at @tuttocarnecle and it was so good!

9: Finally had a chance to visit @thewickedplantco and it’s awesome inside! Of course I left with a new plant friend.

10: Went to see @playhousesquare @psqdistrict #marqueemoments and it was incredible! The new marquees look amazing. 

What’s one of your September highlights?

#september #photodump #thisiscle #travelblogger #clevelandblogger #hikemore #clevelandmetroparks #cuyahogavalleynationalpark #newmexicotrue #nationalparks
✨PLAYHOUSE SQUARE • DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND✨ The ✨PLAYHOUSE SQUARE • DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND✨

The second largest theatre district in the country just got a makeover and it’s dazzling. We had fun at the Marquee Moment’s celebration to see the lights turn on!

What do you think of the new signs? I like that they have changing color lights on them and they all have a unique look. Fun!

#thisiscle #playhousesquaredistrict #playhousesquare #theatre #downtowncleveland #clevelandohio @psqdistrict @playhousesquare
🍁 2023 FALL GUIDE TO CLEVELAND🍁 Save to ref 🍁 2023 FALL GUIDE TO CLEVELAND🍁

Save to reference later & tag someone who should know about this post 

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Hi everyone - welcome to my 2023 guide to fall fun in Cleveland. This is a curated guide, not a comprehensive guide. A collection of events and things to do that caught my eye or are my faves. I think I found some gems for you! Happy Fall! 🍁🎃💀🧡

Tell me what’s on your fall bucket list this year in the comments ⤵️

#fallincle #fallincleveland #thingstodoincleveland #fallguide #thisiscle #clevelandohio #traveldestination #travelblogger #fallfoliage #ohiotheheartofitall #ohio #autumnvibes @thisiscle @ohiotheheartofitall
🔶One Day in Albuquerque Inspirations We squeez 🔶One Day in Albuquerque Inspirations

We squeezed a lot into one day, here are some highlights you’ll want to add to your future itinerary!

🥞 Breakfast: Central Grill @centralgrillabq 
This breakfast hot spot has some of the best pancakes I’ve had. Fluffy and delicious.

🌮 Lunch: Pueblo Indian Kitchen @pueblokitchen 
Try out an Indian taco to get a taste of fry bread and chiles (something you may be eating a lot of on your trip. Get it ‘Christmas’ style, a mix of red and green Chile.

🍜 Dinner: Ten3 @ten3tram 
Eat your final meal of the day 10,300 feet above Albuquerque. There is a casual dining spot and a formal dining spot (requires fancier clothing). Food was good and the views? Epic. 

🚡Do: Sandia Peak Tramway @sandia_peak_tramway 
Get breathtaking views of Albuquerque from above as you enjoy a 15-minute ride up 10,000+ feet up the Sandia Mountains. The sunset was incredible.

🗺️ Explore: Old Town @abqoldtown 
Enjoy the southwestern aesthetic as you browse many local and awesome shops. Find your perfect souvenir and enjoy the views. 

🔵 Shop: Breaking Bad Store @breakingbadstoreabq 
If you’re a fan of the show this is such a cool spot to visit! Don’t forget to head to the back where there’s a whole museum dedicated to Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul memorabilia.

✏️ Learn: Pueblo Indian Cultural Center @indianpueblo 
Learn all about the people of the land and how they lived, created, and beyond.

🛏️ Stay: Zazz Hotel @hotelzazz 
This adorable renovated motel has the quirkiest style. We loved getting popsicles from the hydration room, our adorable room, and the hotels style. The soaps in the bathroom smelled SO good and were locally sourced. Love that.

🍹Drinks: Lounge, a speakeasy inside Hotel Zazz
We checked out this fun space after a long day out and about. I had a mocktail that I’m still thinking about today called a Pink Flamingo. So. Good.

Hope that list helps inspire your future trip to Albuquerque! I hope we can get back to explore more soon. New Mexico is a gem.

#newmexicotrue #thingstodoabq #trueabq #albuquerque #newmexico #travelblogger
🥾🍁 Fall Hike in Cleveland with Epic Views W 🥾🍁 Fall Hike in Cleveland with Epic Views

With the official start of fall this weekend and pops of fall color already popping up, it’s time to talk fall hikes 🍁🥾

Last Fall I checked out the newly opened Eatern Ledge Trail within the Euclid Creek Reservation, part of the @clevemetroparks 

This trail winds you through a fall forest along a flowing creek and takes you to a ledge overview 130 feet above Euclid Creek. 

I found it to be a easy to moderate trail due to the incline. The views were epic, especially when the sun is out creating intense shadows.

Tag a friend or send this to someone you’d love to hike this trail with! 

🥾1-mile out & back

🍁 Mixed terrain, paved parts of trail are accessible 

↗️ easy to moderate

🚘 Nearby parking, picnic area, and play area

📍Euclid Creek Reservation 44143

#findyourpark #euclidcreekreservation #easternledgetrail #clevelandmetroparks #thisiscle #clevelandohio #euclidcreek #clevelandhikers #hikemore #ohiotheheartofitall #optoutside #fallhikes #clevelandblogger

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