Jennifer Luna

Kentucky’s worst tourist traps operate on a simple principle: separate visitors from their money while providing minimal value. After visiting all 120 Kentucky counties, I’ve developed a sixth sense. I can detect a tourist trap from the highway. The telltale signs include oversized parking lots and gift shops larger than the attractions themselves. My personal … Read more20 Worst Tourist Traps in Kentucky

Kansas: Come for the world’s largest ball of twine, stay because you’re too disappointed to drive further. You’re better off knowing the truth about Kansas attractions before you visit. I’ve spent decades exploring every corner of this rectangular state. The result? A profound understanding of how ordinary objects become “attractions” when placed in the middle … Read more20 Worst Tourist Traps in Kansas

Maryland might be America’s ninth smallest state, but it packs in tourist traps like crabs in a bushel basket. Planning a trip to Maryland? Before you pack those binoculars and crab mallets, let me save you from wasting your retirement fund on overpriced disappointments. I’ve spent years exploring the Old Line State, from Ocean City … Read more20 Worst Tourist Traps in Maryland

Planning an Indiana road trip? Before you map those routes through the Hoosier state, let me save you from the disappointment I’ve experienced at these overhyped attractions. At our age, we’ve earned the right to skip the nonsense. We want authentic experiences, not tourist traps. I’ve wasted countless hours at these Indiana “must-sees.” Want me … Read more20 Worst Tourist Traps in Indiana

Most people think Iowa is just corn and more corn, which is precisely why smart travelers love it here. You’re better off ignoring the travel snobs who chase Instagram-worthy destinations. Iowa offers something far more valuable: authentic experiences without the crowds or inflated prices. While others fight for selfie spots at tourist traps, you’ll have … Read moreTop 20 Things To Do In Iowa

While Louisiana offers genuine cultural treasures, it also serves up tourist traps with the same enthusiasm it brings to its famous hot sauce. After spending 45 days exploring every parish in the state, my credit card statements revealed a painful truth. I had paid premium prices for mediocre experiences. The worst offenders weren’t just disappointing … Read more20 Worst Tourist Traps in Louisiana

Welcome to Ohio, where “world’s largest” apparently means “world’s most pointless.” The state has cornered the market on attractions that make you question your life choices. Ohio’s tourism industry operates on the bold assumption that people will drive hundreds of miles to take a selfie with literally anything if you put it on a roadside … Read more20 Worst Tourist Traps in Ohio

They say wisdom comes with age. So does the ability to spot a tourist trap from 50 miles away. I’ve fallen for more Illinois tourist traps than I care to admit. Paid $40 to see a bean-shaped mirror. Stood in line for two hours for pizza that’s mostly just tomato sauce in a bread bowl. … Read more20 Worst Tourist Traps in Illinois

While Vermont ranks high for quality of life, these 20 towns might have your retirement savings saying “SOS” faster than you can tap a maple tree. Thinking about retiring to Vermont? I once shared that dream of peaceful country roads and village greens. Then I ran the numbers. Some Vermont towns will deplete your nest … Read more20 Worst Towns for Retirees in Vermont

Retirement should feel like a reward. Not a second job juggling housing costs and healthcare premiums. But in these states, peace of mind comes with a hefty price tag. We’re diving into the worst places to retire if you like your money where you can see it. Like in your account — not in your … Read more20 Worst States for Cost of Living in Retirement