KY Anyone?...

Now I realize not everyone wants to travel overseas, and that many people are traveling from other countries to the good ol' U.S. of A. If that's the case, then I have to tell you a hidden gem of a state to visit is...... wait for it...... KENTUCKY!!! Yes, I'm slightly biased since I live in the big KY now, but the bluegrass state really does have a ton of good shiznit to offer. Bourbon, of course, is reason enough to come visit. Something like 98% of all bourbon comes from Kentucky (and any whiskey is good whiskey). There are over 200 different bourbon makers, so you'll never be in want of some good brown booze. Exploring the Bourbon Trail is the kind of fun you can only find in Kentucky. Just make sure you have a DD. Most of the distilleries are out in the country and bourbon and winding countries roads are not very fond of each other.

Bourbon isn't all Kentucky has exclusive bragging rights to. The Kentucky Derby is an event unlike anything you've ever been lucky enough to experience. The 2 week long Derby Festival in Louisville brings over a million outtatowners to the home of the UofL Cards. Horse racing novices and wealthy high rollers alike descend on Kentucky like heartbroken chicks on red wine and chocolate. Although the official derby only lasts for one day, the never ending party leading up to it is like the Mardi Gras of the northern south. I say it should be on everyones bucket list to rage in Louisville for the derby at least once in their life.


If booze and partying like southern rockstars isn't your bag, you can always head a little south to see Nashville.... But those stories will have to wait for another blog post:)

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Cheers!
Danni