Here is day 1 of my Route 66 trip. For tips on planning your own trip see my story about planning here (https://flipsdipsandtrips.com/helpful-tips-to-plan-your-epic-route-66-road-trip/). Route 66 starts in Chicago and ends in Santa Monica California. I live in Ohio so I naturally started my trip in Chicago. I had no plan for the day except the …
In the summer of 2024 I spent 3 weeks solo driving America’s iconic Route 66. Here is my story and some tips to help you plan your trip across the country! Background It all started in March of 2020. I was trapped at home during my University’s “extended Spring Break” that lasted until January the …
Cincinnati Ohio is located on the Ohio River in southwest Ohio. Known as the Queen City or Porkopolis, Cincy has the largest metro area in Ohio if you count the parts in Kentucky. The city also has a large German influence and played a major role in the Underground Railroad. Cincinnati is home to many …
Nashville was a city I had on my mind for a few years. It wasn’t that far away but for some reason I had never been. My trip to Nashville this summer was not my first time in Tennessee though. I took two trips to the Pigeon Forge area to go to Dollywood in previous …
Located in Sandusky, Ohio, an hour west of Cleveland, Cedar Point is regarded as one of the best amusement parks in the world. Known for its record breaking roller coasters it consistently ranks high on amusement park lists. With over 50 rides Cedar Point is also one of the largest amusement parks in the world. …
Travel spontaneously. It’s all over my website and social media but what do I mean by it? It means get out and travel, even if it’s just an hours drive away. Just get out of the house and see somewhere new. There are many days I wake up without a plan and just drive random …
Cleveland and Ohio are not household names when it comes to travel. Whenever someone says they are going to Cleveland or Ohio everyone wonders why anyone would want to go there. Called “the Mistake on the Lake” by some, Cleveland does not have a good reputation. High crime, a river that catches fire, Balloonfest, and …
