A review of the historic bank-turned-hotel in downtown Roanoke, Virginia
Checking In: A Review of The Liberty Trust in Roanoke, Virginia
Author: Alyssa
Some of the Best Texas Barbecue is in This Tiny North Carolina Town: A Visit to Jon G’s in Peachland
Head an hour Southeast of Charlotte on US-74 on any given Saturday morning, and you’ll likely spot a small red building billowing smoke with a long line out its doors (but blink and you’ll miss it, because it is a small spot—don’t worry, you can always make a U-Turn). Jon G’s Barbecue opened at the …
A Perfect Day Trip of Shopping and Dining in York County, South Carolina
The perfect itinerary for a day away in the towns of Fort Mill and Rock Hill, South Carolina One recent summer Saturday, my friend Sam (who happens to be an incredible photographer—unless otherwise noted, all the pictures are hers!), and I made a short drive to York County, South Carolina, for a full itinerary of …
Hands-Free Travel: A Review of the Nyala Foldover Clutch and Sodo Belt Bag from Parker Clay
Most people don’t like to admit when their opinions change. It’s a bit scary to admit because it feels like we were “wrong” – and it is naturally embarrassing to admit when we’re wrong. But it’s also very human to grow and change and, well, occasionally be wrong about things. So for the sake of …
Traveling Light: Packing List for Albany, New York (in a backpack!)
Everything I packed in my under-the-seat bag for our weekend in Albany, New York
A Capital Experience: 36 Hours in Albany, New York
Considering a quick trip to Albany? Here’s your car-free guide for a fun getaway to New York’s capital city.
A Car-Free Summer Weekend in Chapel Hill, North Carolina—and Everything I Packed
A $30 hotel stay brought us to Chapel Hill… …but it was the charm that kept Michael and me occupied during our recent weekend visit. Prior to this visit, we had driven through Chapel Hill exactly once, on our way out to Maple View Farm back in 2019. So it’s safe to say that when in …
Checking In: A Review of Graduate Chapel Hill
Sharing an unsponsored review of Graduate Hotel, and why its Chapel Hill location is incredibly unique While I didn’t attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (I’m a Florida gal—Go Gators!), the college nostalgia hit hard on a recent trip to its namesake city. Not just because of the brick buildings on the …
Traveling Light: A Carry-On Packing List for Columbia, South Carolina
A real-life packing list for a summer weekend in Columbia, South Carolina.
Southern Charm: A Weekend Travel Guide for Columbia, South Carolina
This Southern city is bursting at the seams with unique activities and incredible food.