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Picture this: breathtaking, roaring waterfalls surrounded by nature’s lush greenery… …and right next to it, a dinosaur-themed mini-golf course, a wax museum, and a haunted house. This somewhat jarring combination is the reality in Niagara Falls, Canada. Over the decades, this iconic natural wonder has been overshadowed by chain restaurants, kitschy shops, and cheesy attractions. …
“Are you going to eat some wings?” I’m usually a pretty patient person, but even I grew tired of hearing this question repeatedly before a recent trip to Buffalo, New York (I can’t imagine how locals must feel!). Yes, of course I was planning on eating some wings in Buffalo, but my food itinerary (the …
Most days, you’ll find me brewing my morning coffee at home with my Chemex. However, there are times when I like to treat myself—or, more likely, find myself in need of an emergency coffee while out and about. As I stand in line, I often think, “Why spend $6 on a coffee in my home …
Summerville is a town with a pleasant-sounding name that has caught my eye many times when scrolling about on Google Maps, looking for new-to-me destinations. (I call this “mapsurfing,” and I find it fuels my travel-hungry mind far more than mindlessly scrolling Instagram or TikTok). So when the team at Santee Cooper Country Tourism Region …
As budget airlines like Spirit and Frontier become stricter with personal item rules and some legacy carriers begin charging exorbitant fees for accessing overhead bins, more travelers are facing a tough choice: bring only a personal item or risk the headaches associated with checked luggage. In addition to running the risk of lost luggage, the …
“Where’s that?” People often ask me about my next trip, and my answers typically get responses like “Cool,” “Neat,” or occasionally, “I’ve been there!” But when I mentioned that Michael and I were headed to Elkin for a recent weekend getaway, I got a lot of “Where’s that?” followed by puzzled looks. Elkin may not …
A boutique hotel in the heart of an amazing North Carolina small town.
(There’s more to it than wearing a flowy dress in pretty locations)
Sometimes, the best adventures are the ones you can take without the hassle of airport security and cramped airplane seats. Whenever I’m itching to explore somewhere new, I pull up a map and zoom out from my home city of Charlotte, tracing my finger over the Southeastern corner of the country to see what new-to-me …
Packing for a trip to New England is always a fun challenge. The region’s fickle climate, with intense winters and sudden seasonal shifts, requires thoughtful planning to ensure you’re prepared for anything. Especially when you’re packing for four days and limited to bringing only a backpack. This post is not affiliated with any of the …