Category: Travel

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!

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

A Review of Cuyana’s Classic Leather Zipper Tote and Tote Organization Insert

Alyssa wears a black jacket and brown pants with the tote

When I updated my review of Cuyana’s Leather Travel Case Set, I realized that I had never written a review of their Classic Leather Zipper Tote as I’d intended. I’m here today to fix that! This post is not sponsored and I purchased the products shown, however, this post contains affiliate links and I may …

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!

Travel, Travel Products

The Best Luggage for Travel: Every Suitcase, Overnight Bag, and Organizer I’m Traveling With in 2022

The Away Carry On, Daily Carry On with Pocket, and Everywhere Bag sit stacked on a wood floor

I expect my luggage to be as hardworking as the stuff it contains. With limited vacation time, I don’t have time or patience for ripped seams or busted wheels – my travel bags need to be able to withstand the rough nature of travel, over and over again. So today I thought I’d share the …

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.

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

Cuyana Leather Travel Case Set Review – Four Year Update

The Leather Travel Set from Cuyana sits on top of a black Away suitcase, and there are two journals next to the travel set

As so much time has passed since I first reviewed Cuyana’s leather Travel Case Set (that was way back in 2018 – can you believe that was four years ago?), today I thought I would share an update on how I feel about these leather cases and show how they’ve held up over the years. …

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 …

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

Traveling Light: Winter Packing List for Boone and Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Alyssa stands in front of a shop in downtown Blowing Rock

If you’re new around here, I love sharing my packing lists for just about every destination I visit. Before I started traveling regularly, packing felt like a bit of a mystery—but lots of trial and error helped me figure it out. This series is the guide I wish I’d had back then, and my hope …