Travel & Adventure
Full-time dog mom and traveler, Shae Pepper is on a 5 year, 50 state road trip with her husband, Stephen Pepper and their dog, Truffles. You can follow their adventures on their website, No Home Just Roam. Besides exploring the states by day, Shae writes children’s stories, teaches online and practices her pet and travel photography. She is the curator for Truffles Instagram and Facebook pages although Truffles really runs the show. Cincy holds a special place in her heart. She visits Cincinnati almost yearly to see her friends who live locally with their dogs AND to get her Skyline Chili and Graeter’s Ice Cream fixes.
Summer Travel Tips
Going on a road trip with your pets is still possible in the era of the pandemic. Here are our tips do to that safely. After more than two months of social distancing and quarantine we’re all getting a bit of cabin fever. Maybe you’re dreaming of a getaway. Maybe you’re interested in doing more than dreaming. With flights mostly grounded you might be thinking of a road trip with your dog. I’m here to give you tips based on our experience—we travel full-time and are staying on top of all travel regulations and restrictions. Whether you camp or stay
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Summer Travel Tips
Going on a road trip with your pets is still possible in the era of the pandemic. Here are our tips do to that safely. After more than two months of social distancing and quarantine we’re all getting a bit of cabin fever. Maybe you’re dreaming of a getaway. Maybe you’re interested in doing more than dreaming. With flights mostly grounded you might be thinking of a road trip with your dog. I’m here to give you tips based on our experience—we travel full-time and are staying on top of all travel regulations and restrictions. Whether you camp or stay
The Good, The Bad and the Ugly of Hotel Life in COVID-19 when Traveling with Your Pet
We travel full-time with our dog, Truffles, so we have a lot to consider when trying to find somewhere to quarantine for weeks at a time.
A Day in the Life of a Full-Time Travel Dog
Truffles now has a lot more adventure, which she loves.
Tips for Hiking with your Dog
If you love hiking with your dog, or if you’ve never tried it before, you can enjoy these great hikes safely with our tips.
Traveling with Pets – Dog Parks 101
If your dog has a lot of energy visiting a dog park might just save your sanity on your travels.
Day Tripping: Going on the Dog-Friendly Buffalo Trace Distillery Tour
Only an hour and a half south of Cincinnati is a great spot for a day trip with your dog. The Buffalo Trace Distillery has a tour that is free and dog-friendly!
Traveling with Pets – Dog Car Safety 101
Traveling with your dog in the car can be a great time, but always consider the safety of everyone in the vehicle including your fur baby.
A Dog-Friendly Weekend Getaway to Chicago
With Labor Day coming up, and the end of summer, maybe you’re looking for a fun 3-4 day weekend adventure with your dog. You don’t want to drive too far but you want a dog-friendly location.
Traveling with Pets – Vet and Grooming Care 101
Even if you’re not planning to need a vet while you’re away, you never know what can happen.
Day Tripping: Hunting for Giant Trolls with your Dog in Kentucky
If you’re looking for a day trip with your pet that’s near Cincinnati, the drive to Bernheim Forest is worth it
Traveling with Pets – Accommodation 101
Some hotels claim to be pet-friendly, but for a variety of reasons it can be much harder to stay there with your pet, even if they are technically allowed.
Staycation: Explore 5 Dog-friendly Parks in Cincinnati, Ohio
Whether you are looking for a hiking adventure in Mt. Airy Forest or a city-based riverfront walk at Smale Riverfront Park with your dog, the Cincinnati area has plenty of dog-friendly park and walking options for you to explore.
