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The Perfect Girls’ Day at Piedmont Town Center in Charlotte
Category: North Carolina
Charlotte Restaurant Review: Restaurant Constance
Pull up a chair at this cozy farm-to-table Charlotte restaurant.
Start Your Day at These 15 Essential Charlotte Coffee Shops
Most days, you’ll find me brewing my morning coffee at home with my Chemex. However, there are times when I like to treat myself—or, more likely, find myself in need of an emergency coffee while out and about. As I stand in line, I often think, “Why spend $6 on a coffee in my home …
Wine Country Weekend: A Travel Guide for Elkin, North Carolina
“Where’s that?” People often ask me about my next trip, and my answers typically get responses like “Cool,” “Neat,” or occasionally, “I’ve been there!” But when I mentioned that Michael and I were headed to Elkin for a recent weekend getaway, I got a lot of “Where’s that?” followed by puzzled looks. Elkin may not …
Checking In: A Review of Three Trails in Elkin, North Carolina
A boutique hotel in the heart of an amazing North Carolina small town.
Traveling Light: Packing List for Pinehurst and Southern Pines, North Carolina
Opening up my suitcase and sharing my real-life packing list for a chilly weekend in Pinehurst and Southern Pines, North Carolina What is the closest you’ve cut it while packing for a trip? For a recent trip to the Sandhills, I think I set a new personal record: only an hour before I needed to …
Weekend Retreat in the Sandhills: Your Ultimate Travel Guide to Southern Pines, North Carolina
Spend a weekend in the Sandhills! Explore the towns of Southern Pines, Aberdeen, Carthage, and Pinehurst with this weekend travel guide.
Beyond the Greens: A Day Trip Guide to Pinehurst for Non-Golfers
“Oh, do you golf?” If I had a dollar for every time I heard that in the weeks leading up to a recent trip to Pinehurst, well, I could probably afford to buy a set of clubs and hire an instructor. No, sorry, to answer your question, I don’t golf (but I am flattered you …
The Sweetest Spots in the Queen City: A Guide to Charlotte’s Best Bakeries
As anyone who’s ever tried to bake a cake or a loaf of bread from scratch knows, baking is a labor of love. And as much as I do enjoy baking at home, sometimes it’s nice to outsource the task to a professional. But not just any bakery – my love for small businesses extends …
Carowinds is Open for 2024! Here’s What to Expect This Season:
Can you feel the thrill in the air?