On Location Vacations (OLV) is an American media company and blog that covers TV and movie

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, OLV is notable as one of the largest film location websites in the United States, providing travel information based on where major American television shows and films are currently being produced. On Location Vacations has been also featured in major national media outlets such as ''

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''. In 2021, contributors moved to Twitter and other social media to post content, and closed down the website.

Background

On Location Vacations (OLV) was founded by Christine Bord in 2006 while she was a graduate student studying design. Bord founded OLV as a blog that covers TV and movie filming locations, filming news, and behind-the-scene tours. On Location Vacations focuses on notable historic movie sets located in

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, and other regions, as well as the best locations for celebrity sightings.

Selected publications

Selected awards

* 2015 - 7th Shorty Awards: Finalist in Blogger7th Annual Shorty Awards
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Background

Selected publications

Selected awards

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