Category: USA

Destinations, South Carolina, Travel, USA

Checking In: A Review of The Beaufort Inn in Beaufort, South Carolina

View of the porch and sign at The Beaufort Inn

Learn more about what to expect during your stay at this charming inn located in the heart of downtown Beaufort, South Carolina.

Charlotte, Destinations, North Carolina, Travel, USA

The Ultimate Day Trip Guide to Downtown Kannapolis, North Carolina

Alyssa stands in front of a vintage car below the marquee of Swanee Theatre

I’m back with another regional guide! Today we’re visiting Kannapolis, just thirty minutes Northeast of Charlotte. Established to serve the employees of Cannon Mills Company (founded in the late 1800s and expanded in the early 1900s as the world’s largest towel producer), many of the historic buildings in what is now Kannapolis still stand today, …

Destinations, Packing Lists, Style, Texas, Travel, USA

Traveling Light: A Summer Packing List for Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas

Alyssa wears a green polka dot midi dress with sneakers

A real-life packing list for four summer days in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas – all packed in a carry-on suitcase, of course!

Destinations, Texas, Travel, USA

Travel Diary: A Winning Four Days in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas

Alyssa stands outside of Second Rodeo Brewing

A prize of a trip to Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas

Charlotte, Destinations, Food, North Carolina, Restaurant Roundups and Reviews, Travel, USA

Five North Carolina Bakeries to Add to Your Travel Itinerary

View of bread at Boulted Bread in Raleigh

Taking a road trip through North Carolina? Be sure to add these five bakeries to your itinerary!

Destinations, Packing Lists, Style, Travel, USA, Virginia

Traveling Light: A Packing List for Roanoke, Virginia

Alyssa wears a black jumpsuit and heels with a white blazer

A real-life packing list for a late-summer weekend in Roanoke, Virginia.

Destinations, Travel, USA, Virginia

Road Trip Ready: The Ultimate Weekend Guide to Roanoke, Virginia

Alyssa stands in front of the Greetings from Roanoke sign

The only travel guide you’ll need for a weekend getaway to Roanoke, Virginia.

Destinations, Travel, USA, Virginia

Checking In: A Review of The Liberty Trust in Roanoke, Virginia

Alyssa walks in front of The Liberty Trust

A review of the historic bank-turned-hotel in downtown Roanoke, Virginia

Charlotte, Destinations, Food, North Carolina, Restaurant Roundups and Reviews, Travel, USA

Some of the Best Texas Barbecue is in This Tiny North Carolina Town: A Visit to Jon G’s in Peachland

Alyssa stands in front of the Jon G's sign

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 …