Category: Travel

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 …

Style, Travel, Travel Products

The Best Travel, Style, and Home Sales for Memorial Day Weekend 2022

A white tee, red bandana, and blue denim shorts

I’m rounding up deals from the best travel brands and the retailers I shop most.

Destinations, Mexico, Travel

Sipping History: A Day Trip Guide to Visiting Tequila, Mexico

Alyssa stands in an agave field wearing a large hat

What you need to know before you take a day trip to a distillery, Cantaritos el Güero #1, and the town of Tequila, Mexico.

Destinations, Food, Mexico, Restaurant Roundups and Reviews, Travel

Worth the Trip: A Review of Guadalajara’s Corn-Focused Restaurant, Xokol

Exterior of Xokol, and an image of the ceremonial taco

What you need to know about dining at Guadalajara’s hidden gem, Xokol (and yes, this includes just how much it costs!)

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!

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!