June 13, 2026 After a month of planning, outreach, and anticipation, June 13 had finally arrived. At 8:00 a.m., my brother Craig and I pulled out of Richmond, Kentucky, officially beginning our 2026 Summer Road Trip. While St. Louis was our destination for the day, I quickly discovered that Day 1 was going to be […]
A few weeks before this trip began, I was wandering through London with my camera in hand. I spent my days photographing royal parks, historic architecture, hidden details, and the little things most visitors walk right past. It was one of those trips that reminds me why I love photography and travel so much. Then
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Eco-Tourism & Conservation, Family Travel, Outdoor Adventures, Photography, Road Trip, Street Art, US Travel Adventures, Wanderlust
During my recent getaway to Cynthiana, Kentucky, I stumbled upon something truly unexpected—an outdoor gallery of more than 30 murals tucked into the heart of this small-town gem. What started as a quick walk through downtown turned into a full-on art crawl that spanned hours—and honestly, I could’ve stayed longer. If you love small towns
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Kentucky Travel, Outdoor Adventures, Photography, Street Art
While exploring Chattanooga’s vibrant Southside, a burst of color and creativity stopped me in my tracks. There, stretched across the side of the Kinley Chattanooga Southside Hotel, was a massive, mind-bending mural that radiated life, motion, and meaning. “Communal Kaleidoscope” by local female artists Alecia Buckles and Briah Gober isn’t just a mural—it’s a visual
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Family Travel, Photography, Road Trip, Street Art, US Travel Adventures
After spending a fun-filled morning reliving childhood memories at the Chattanooga Pinball Museum, we found ourselves in desperate need of a lunch break. We’d been flipping flippers and chasing high scores for hours — and loving every minute of it. But when hunger hit, we didn’t have to go far. A Local Favorite Right Across
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Family Travel, Pizza, Restaurants, Street Art
If you’re heading to Pigeon Forge and love finding quirky stops that combine shopping and memory-making, let me introduce you to a hidden gem: Bigfoot’s Country Barn Selfie Park & Gift Shop. This delightful stop along the Parkway isn’t just a place to pick up souvenirs—it’s a whole experience! We dropped by thinking it would
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Family Travel, Outdoor Adventures, Photography, Street Art
Every now and then, you stumble across a mural that just feels like joy — and in Reading, Ohio, that moment happens on the side of Très Belle Cakes. Tucked along 8921 Reading Road, this Paris-themed mural is pure delight. Picture the Eiffel Tower, soft pastel cupcakes floating through the sky like balloons, and a
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Street ArtSometimes, a piece of public art does more than catch your eye — it surprises you with a story you didn’t know you needed. That’s exactly what happened when I stumbled upon the Uno Mural in Reading, Ohio. Painted on the side of Redwine & Co. at 20 West Benson Street, this bright and playful
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Street Art
Welcome to the first installment of Street Scene Sunday, where each week we explore incredible street art from around the world! I’m kicking off this new series with a mural that’s not only visually striking but also rich in meaning: Love Blooms in Reading, Ohio. Located at 11 Benson Street, right at the entrance of
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Ohio Travel, Street Art
There’s something truly captivating about wandering through a new city and discovering unexpected bursts of color—murals that stop you in your tracks, graffiti that tells a story, and artistic expressions that bring a neighborhood to life. I’m excited to launch a brand-new weekly series here on Lenses and Latitudes called Street Scene Sunday! Every Sunday,
