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Well, I wasn’t going to share a Mother’s Day Gift Guide this year (I’m currently neck-deep in writing several destination guides – a lovely, but busy, place to be!), but one of my favorite retailers is offering readers such a good discount, it would be negligent of me not to share! This post is not …
Welcome to Checking In, a series of posts dedicated to the places we stay when we travel When is a hotel more than just a place to sleep? When it embodies the spirit of a destination, woven into its history like threads in a tapestry. For Richmond, nowhere quite fits that description like an inn …
Much like most of my other travel guides, this one begins with a cheap flight. Poking around Google Flights one evening (as I’m often prone to do after a glass of wine…) revealed an inexpensive roundtrip flight from Greensboro to O’Hare – departing early one Saturday morning and returning late the following evening. Driving to …
In conjunction with my goal to get back in the air every month, I’m also making the time to explore my home region more deeply this year (there are four weekends in a month, after all!). A late spring opportunity to explore Winston-Salem simply couldn’t be missed – and because it’s so close to Charlotte, …
What clothing category do you find is the most challenging to shop for? Wait, wait, don’t tell me – let me guess: Is it denim? (It’s probably denim). At least, that’s always the category I struggle with most, and the one I seem to hear the most grumbling about. Jeans are almost always too short, …
It’s finally here – happy spring, friends! I’m holding a little personal celebration for the season over here, and for so many reasons: it’s my favorite time of the year to travel (great weather! Cheaper fares!), it’s my birthday season, and the changing landscape around me is a constant reminder that each day is a …
Revealing what was inside my Mystery Box from Universal Standard – and sharing an exclusive discount code.
I’m back with another regional guide! Today we’re visiting Albemarle, just one hour East of Charlotte. Stanly County, North Carolina, is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. As the home to Morrow Mountain State Park, Lake Tillery, and Uwharrie National Forest, this region offers so many different ways to enjoy the great outdoors. Locals know this and …
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.
Experiencing the sweetest holiday traditions in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains—and all of the local shops, restaurants, and activities that should be on your list!