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Laura Hershberger, Travel Agent in Cincinnati, OH

Laura Hershberger

Cincinnati, OH Travel Agent

Laura Hershberger

Cincinnati, OH

A full-service Travel Leaders Associate Agency
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My Places
Travel Stories & Media

Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Central America, South America, Ireland, France, Alaska

Interests:

Eco-Tourism, Historical Sites, National Parks, European Culture

About Me

Tayrona National Park, Colombia
Tayrona National Park, Colombia

I have always loved travelling to new places to meet people, learn about culture, try new foods and appreciate the beauty of nature.  

Prior to working in travel, I was a mental health social worker. My time in the mental health field taught me the importance of living each moment to it's fullest and appreciating my time on this planet. I absolutely love to be in nature and travel has allowed me to take in the natural world with awe and wonder. I also love to experience different cultures and people. Some of my favorite travel memories include: spotting the wild life in Alaska and Yellowstone, listening to street musicians during the Fête de la musique (festival of music) in Lyon, salsa dancing during sunset on the edge of the walled city in Cartagena, Colombia, attending a soccer match at the Stade de France in Paris (we saw Mbappé!), riding a boat through Lake Atitlan in Guatemala and so many more. 

I look forward to helping you plan a trip that you will remember and that will help you to live your life to it's fullest! 

Additional Languages
Spanish

My Places

When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.
Central America
Been There 25 Times
Colombia, South America
Been There
Must Do:
Visit Palenque, the first free town in the Americas
Ireland, Europe
Been There
Ecuador, South America
Been There
South America
Been There 2 Times
Australia, Australia & New Zealand
Been There
Sydney, Australia, Australia & New Zealand
Been There
Must Do:
Visit the Sydney Harbor and animal sanctuary
El Salvador, Central America
Been There
Must Do:
Head to the Ruta de las Flores, visit the rainbow slide at Cafe Albania
San Salvador, El Salvador, Central America
Been There 20 Times
Must Do:
Go to the top of the San Salvador volcano to visit the Boqueron and drink a coffee
Guatemala, Central America
Been There 5 Times
Antigua, Guatemala, Central America
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Visit the artisan market, buy handwoven textiles, drink coffee
Flores, Guatemala, Central America
Been There
Guatemala City, Guatemala, Central America
Been There
Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, Central America
Been There 3 Times
Panajachel, Guatemala, Central America
Been There
Must Do:
Buy handcrafts from indigenous artisans
San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala, Central America
Been There
Must Do:
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Santiago, Guatemala, Central America
Been There 3 Times
Must Do:
Ride across the lake on a boat
Tikal, Guatemala, Central America
Been There
Must Do:
Visit the Mayan ruins
Nicaragua, Central America
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Ride horses at a community run tourism project in Esteli
Managua, Nicaragua, Central America
Been There
Europe
Been There
Annecy, France, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
rent e-bikes and bike around the lake, take a paddleboat out to the lake, try a raclette at one of the local restaurants
Lyon, France, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
Take a food tour through the old city
Paris, France, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
Boat ride on the Seine
Aran Islands, Ireland, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
Rent bikes and ride up to the ancient Celtic fort, buy a knit blanket or sweater
Burren, Ireland, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
Drink tea at the Burren Perfumery
Connemara, Ireland, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
Drive through Connemara National Park
Dublin, Ireland, Europe
Been There
Galway, Ireland, Europe
Been There
Italy, Europe
Been There
Rome, Italy, Europe
Been There
Netherlands, Europe
Been There
Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
Take a boat tour through the canals
Nijmegen, Netherlands, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
Rent a bike and ride to the riverfront
Utrecht, Netherlands, Europe
Been There
Alicante, Spain, Europe
Been There
Barcelona, Spain, Europe
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Walk through Park Guell to see the Gaudi art, visit the market
Costa del Sol, Spain, Europe
Been There
Granada, Spain, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
Tour the Alhambra
Malaga, Spain, Europe
Been There
Marbella, Spain, Europe
Been There
Segovia, Spain, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
Visit the Roman acuaducts
Toledo, Spain, Europe
Been There
Valencia, Spain, Europe
Been There
Mexico
Been There 2 Times
Bogota, Colombia, South America
Been There
Must Do:
Visit the Gabriel Garcia Marquez bookstore, walk through the Plaza de Bolivar
Cartagena, Colombia, South America
Been There
Must Do:
Listen to live music on the edge of the old city at sunset
Santa Marta, Colombia, South America
Been There
Must Do:
Take a cacoa tour and learn how chocolate is made
Tairona National Park, Colombia, South America
Been There
Must Do:
Birdwatching
Cotacachi, Ecuador, South America
Been There
Must Do:
Rent a cabin or take a tour with an the indigenous run tour company
Quito, Ecuador, South America
Been There
USA
Been There
Anchorage, Alaska, USA
Been There
Denali National Park, Alaska, USA
Been There
Homer, Alaska, USA
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Rent kayaks
Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska, USA
Been There
Must Do:
Take the ferry out to see the park--look closely for whales!
Kodiak, Alaska, USA
Been There
California, USA
Been There
San Diego, California, USA
Been There
San Francisco, California, USA
Been There
Yosemite National Park, California, USA
Been There
Must Do:
Yellowstone Falls
Clearwater Beach, Florida, USA
Been There
Fort Myers, Florida, USA
Been There
Sanibel Island, Florida, USA
Been There
St. Pete Beach, Florida, USA
Been There
St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
Been There
Tampa, Florida, USA
Been There
Montana, USA
Been There
Wyoming, USA
Been There
Grand Tetons, Wyoming, USA
Been There
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
Been There
Must Do:
Wolf watching, Old Faithful

My Travel Stories

Tenerife: Adventure and Beauty

I was blown away by Tenerife during my visit in March of 2026. One of the eight main Canary Islands, the southernmost Spanish department, two hours off the coast of western Africa and just a two hour flight from Madrid.  Our first few days were spent on the dryer and warmer southern coast of the island. Beautiful beaches cover the souther...
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In the Getsemani neighborhood of Cartagena

Lands of Encanto: Our Memorable Trip to Colombia

I spent a memorable ten days in Colombia during the winter of 2025. Our trip was a wonderful mix of city life, nature, culture, and fun! We began in Cartagena, staying in the Old City—which I highly recommend if you want to be close to shops and restaurants. Cartagena is right on the water, and many restaurants offer delicious seafood. My...
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