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Charlotte, Destinations, North Carolina, Travel, USA

A Day Trip Travel Guide for Davidson, North Carolina

Alyssa stands and looks at a building on campus at Davidson College

Welcome to what I hope will be the first post in a mini-series about each of Charlotte’s suburbs! Today I’m sharing a little about our day trip up to Davidson, a small town about 25 minutes north of Uptown Charlotte (well, on a good traffic day, of course). If you ask someone what they know …

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

Charlotte Restaurant Review: Kindred (Davidson, NC)

Alyssa sits at a table at Kindred

Before we begin, yes, I know that Kindred is in Davidson, not Charlotte – but it’s within the Charlotte Metro area (I mean, it took us less time to get there than it takes to get to some other parts of the Queen City!), so I’ve categorized it as a Charlotte restaurant here. After moving …

Destinations, North Carolina, Packing Lists, Style, Travel, USA

Traveling Light: Packing List for Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

Alyssa wears a Wilmington Tee

I’m back with another real-life packing list today! This post is all about what I brought for our recent trip to Wilmington, North Carolina.

Destinations, North Carolina, Travel, USA

Weekend Getaway Guide for Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

Alyssa stands in front of a mural that reads "I believe in Wilmington"

The best of both worlds: Spend a weekend along Wilmington’s riverfront and head to Wrightsville Beach for a day in the sand and sun!

Destinations, Georgia, Packing Lists, Style, Travel, USA

Traveling Light: Packing List for a Weekend in Dunwoody, Georgia

Alyssa hangs a top in the hotel closet

Everything I packed for a quick weekend getaway to Dunwoody, Georgia

Destinations, Georgia, Travel, USA

Exploring the Best of Atlanta’s Suburbs: A Weekend Travel Guide to Dunwoody, Georgia

Alyssa reads the Discover Dunwoody guide in a hotel room

Where to stay, what to do, and everything you need to eat during your weekend getaway in Dunwoody, Georgia!

Charlotte, Destinations, North Carolina, South Carolina, Travel, USA

The Insider’s Guide to Carowinds for 2022

Amanda and Alyssa at the Carowinds entrance

What you need to know before you visit this theme park that spans two states!

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

Checking In: A Romantic Staycation at The Dunhill Hotel in Charlotte, NC

…and why you should book it for your next stay in Charlotte, NC – whether you’re a local or from out of town.

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

Pit-Stop Paradise: A BBQ-Filled Day Trip Guide to Lexington, North Carolina

Alyssa stands in front of the Lexington Courthouse, shielding her eyes from the sun

Continuing our efforts to visit at least one destination in the Southeastern U.S. each month, Michael and I decided to make the quick trip up to Lexington, North Carolina, one Saturday in early February. This wasn’t our first visit to the small, Piedmont town just south of Winston-Salem. We made the trek almost exactly one …