Heading to Concord, North Carolina? Here is the ultimate day-trip guide, with all the best things to do and to eat, drink, and shop.
The Ultimate Day Trip Guide for Concord, North Carolina
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The Ultimate Day Trip Guide to Downtown Kannapolis, North Carolina
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, …
Travel Diary: A Winning Four Days in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
A prize of a trip to Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
A Perfect Day Trip of Shopping and Dining in York County, South Carolina
The perfect itinerary for a day away in the towns of Fort Mill and Rock Hill, South Carolina One recent summer Saturday, my friend Sam (who happens to be an incredible photographer—unless otherwise noted, all the pictures are hers!), and I made a short drive to York County, South Carolina, for a full itinerary of …
A Day Trip Travel Guide for Davidson, North Carolina
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 …
Queen City on Tap: A Review of Every Charlotte Brewery (Updated for 2024!)
There are very few truly public gathering places left. Sure, there are ever-shrinking public parks, gardens, and libraries, but beyond that? There’s little else. In Charlotte, breweries step in to fill the void; despite being private businesses, they act as a meeting place for people from all walks of life. Even though there are waves …
The Essential Weekend Travel Guide for Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota
The Twin Cities have been on my list for a really long time. The art, fashion, and food scenes are thriving and the ease of access to nature within the metro area is utterly appealing (in fact, I warned Michael before we visited to watch out – we might just leave with a desire to …
Where to Find the Best Coffee in Amsterdam
On my recent trip to Amsterdam, I had plenty of opportunities to explore Amsterdam’s café scene during my week in the city, particularly after a rough flight over. There are many, many great places to get your caffeine fix, but I found a surprising number of duds. Looking for more? Find all of my guides …
Flavors of Mexico: A Mexico City Food Guide
Mexican food is vastly underrated. It might be due to the fact that, in other countries, it has been so altered from its original form that it is rendered almost unrecognizable. Authentic Mexican food is deceptively simple; the reality is the cuisine is complex, rich, and vibrant. Nearly everything is made from scratch, no matter …