Get Fit With 9 of the Best Fitness YouTubers

Home workouts have exploded in the past year and YouTube fitness videos are a great resource for online workouts! I’ve always worked out at home, whether I did all of my workouts in my family room, or as a way to supplement my gym workouts. And YouTube is one of the ways I keep fit when traveling. Whether lockdowns may have prevented you from going to the gym or maybe you’re just not comfortable going yet, check out some of...

How Good is Royal Hideaway Playacar? A Complete Review

Looking for a great adults-only all-inclusive resort near Cancun? Look no further than the Barcelo Royal Hideaway Playacar in Playa del Carmen. This is the third all-inclusive resort in the Riveria Maya I’ve stayed at in the last three years. Read my Royal Hideaway Playacar Playa del Carmen review below to see why this resort is my favorite! Overall Impression of Royal Hideaway Playacar We loved our stay here! Relaxation was our primary goal and the size of the property...

Go Green This Holiday Season – 12 Great Eco-Friendly Gifts

Looking to go green this Christmas? Here’s a list of some of my favorite products that also make great eco-friendly gifts. While not specifically a list of travel products, all of those eco-friendly gifts can be used at home or on the road. With items ranging in price from less than $10 to $150, there’s something for everyone on your list! 1) TRTL mask It’s estimated that 194 billion disposable masks and gloves are being used worldwide each month. Purchasing...

Looking for Adventure? Kentucky’s Red River Gorge is Awesome

Did you know there is a canyon system in Kentucky? Red River Gorge is a canyon system located about an hour east of Lexington and offers adventure for everyone. Designated a National Natural Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places, it’s an area of incredible beauty that makes a perfect weekend getaway. Popular with rock climbers, hikers, and campers, the Red River Gorge (or RRG as it’s known) is a paradise for any outdoor enthusiast. For those of...

15 Best Travel Snacks for Your Next Adventure

Why You Should Pack Your Own Travel Snacks When taking a trip, whether it’s in a car, a train, or a plane, one of the most important things to pack is snacks. Traveling can be tiring and you need healthy snacks for traveling to help you keep your energy up. Good airplane snacks and good road trip snacks don’t have to be hard to find or expensive. Buying snacks at convenience stores and airport shops is expensive. And you never...

Best Places to Shop in Lexington – A Local’s Guide! 2022

Shopping in Lexington runs the gamut from large shopping centers to locally owned boutiques. When I travel, I like to shop at places I can’t at home and generally shop til I drop at local stores. Read on for some of the best places to shop in Lexington. Shopping in Downtown Lexington Staying at a hotel in downtown Lexington? Or do you have some extra time before an event at Rupp Arena? You’ll find some great places to shop in...

25 Best Places to See Fall Colors In Kentucky

Kentucky is beautiful year round, but definitely during the fall months. Here is a list of more than 25 best places to see fall colors in Kentucky. From all areas of the state you can see dramatic colors as the trees change. Actitivies to see changing leaves in Kentucky range from simply driving our beautiful country roads to rock climbing and everything in between Best Places to See Fall Colors in KY Kentucky’s landscapes range from gorgeous farms in the...

Two glasses of blueberry lemonade surrounded by fresh fruit. Recipe for Homemade Blueberry Lemonade

Blueberry Hard Lemonade – Tasty Travel

A blueberry lemonade cocktail on a recent trip knocked my socks off! Trying new foods and tastes is one of my favorite things about traveling. From visiting grocery stores to taking food tours when traveling, if it involves food I’m there. Along with travel, cooking is one of my passions and I enjoy trying to recreate foods that I enjoyed on my travels. So I’m starting a new series here called Tasty Travel where I will share recipes for dishes...

10 Reasons to Take a Road Trip

On the fence about whether to take a road trip? National Geographic says this is the summer of road trips. With closed borders and concerns about travel, and especially flying, the road trip has become the way to travel this summer. But there are many reasons to take a road trip without a pandemic and travel restrictions. People either love or hate road trips. You can put me in the hate category and I usually avoid any road trips longer...

10 of the Best Restaurants in Louisville

Looking for the best restaurants in Louisville? With its growing reputation as a foodie city, there are plenty of restaurants to try meeting all tastes and budgets. Living in nearby Lexington, with a daughter that lives in Louisville, means I am in this waterfront city often. The restaurant scene here ranges from high-end to ethnic to local favorites. And the local favorites are where I try and dine in any city. Of the many restaurants in Louisville that I’ve tried,...