About Me
Welcome to Travelachia! I’m Jodi, and I enjoy photography, reading, writing, cooking, bicycling, and adventures with my better half. I grew up in southwestern Pennsylvania. After moving around, I’m back in PA, not far from where I was raised.
​
As a kid, I loved writing, letting my imagination run wild. One of my favorite stories is called Buried Alive, where my friends and I explored a cemetery. Sometimes I recorded stories on my Fisher Price tape recorder, even adding sound effects from a Beauty and the Beast Golden Sight and Sound Story book!
​
I also enjoyed taking photos growing up but really developed (see what I did there?) a love for photography in college, working in the dark room and developing black and white photos. I shoot as much as I can, whether it’s my backyard or someplace new. Landscapes and macro are my favorites!
​
Travelachia combines my love of writing and photography, where you’ll find travel adventures, photos, and even a few stories. I hope you enjoy exploring Travelachia!
.jpg)
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." - Unknown
What's in a Name?
Travelachia: the sharing of travel adventures throughout Appalachia.
The name 'Travelachia' (pronounced trav-el-at-cha) was thought of by my husband, long before we even met. Thanks to him for sharing it!
My hustband and I have gone on several adventures together. Here are a few of our favorites!
Photo adventure on the Highland Scenic Highway, Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia. Photo by our friend, Josh Stephens. We miss you big guy!
Hiking at Spruce Knob, the highest point in West Virginia. Monongahela National Forest
Bicycling across the Pinkerton High Bridge on the Great Allegheny Passage, with the Pinkerton Tunnel in the background.
Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia.
High Falls of Cheat on the Shavers Fork of the Cheat River, West Virginia.
Great Falls of the Potomac River, Maryland.
Bicycle camping trip along the Cranberry River, Monongahela National Forest.
Scenic train ride along the West Fork River, behind Climax #3 steam engine, Durbin, West Virginia.
Evening stroll along the Great Allegheny Passage near Meyersdale, with the historic Bollman Bridge in the background.
Being silly during our hike at Bear Rocks in Dolly Sods, Monongahela National Forest.