Category: Travel

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!

Home Try On + In-Depth Style Reviews, Style, Travel, Travel Products

Everlane Reviews: The Draper Pant in Wool, The Italian Leather Chelsea Boot, ReNew Catch-All Case, and More

Alyssa wears The ReWool Way-High Drape Pant in front of a brick wall

Just in the nick of time, I’m sharing my Everlane picks for September. The weather is finally starting to shift here in Charlotte, and it’s time to start dressing one of two ways: in long pants and a sleeveless top, or the Princess Diana Outfit. My style leans more toward the former, so I’ve been …

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.

Home, Style, Travel, Travel Products

My Favorite Travel, Style, and Home Sales for Labor Day Weekend 2022

Is it just me or has this summer really just been a summer? For my U.S. and Canadian friends, I think it’s safe to say we’ve earned this long weekend. Michael and I are traveling somewhere next weekend, so rather than flying two weekends in a row, we’ve decided to stick a little closer to …

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