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 …
Tag: Road Trips
The Ultimate Day Trip Guide for Concord, North Carolina
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.
Traveling Light: Packing List for Johnson City, Tennessee
Sharing my real-life packing list for a weekend in Northeast Tennessee, with activities ranging from hiking to biking to indulging in date-night dinners (and all packed in a carry-on!).
The Sweetest Winter Holiday Getaway Guide to Johnson City, Tennessee
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!
Traveling Light: A Packing List for Beaufort, South Carolina
Sharing my real-life packing list for a fall weekend in charming Beaufort, South Carolina.
A Lowcountry Gem: The Ultimate Travel Guide for Beaufort, South Carolina
A weekend getaway guide for Beaufort, South Carolina, featuring all of the best places to eat, drink, and visit in this charming Lowcountry destination.
Traveling Light: A Packing List for Roanoke, Virginia
A real-life packing list for a late-summer weekend in Roanoke, Virginia.
Road Trip Ready: The Ultimate Weekend Guide to Roanoke, Virginia
The only travel guide you’ll need for a weekend getaway to Roanoke, Virginia.
A Car-Free Summer Weekend in Chapel Hill, North Carolina—and Everything I Packed
A $30 hotel stay brought us to Chapel Hill… …but it was the charm that kept Michael and me occupied during our recent weekend visit. Prior to this visit, we had driven through Chapel Hill exactly once, on our way out to Maple View Farm back in 2019. So it’s safe to say that when in …
Checking In: A Review of Graduate Chapel Hill
Sharing an unsponsored review of Graduate Hotel, and why its Chapel Hill location is incredibly unique While I didn’t attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (I’m a Florida gal—Go Gators!), the college nostalgia hit hard on a recent trip to its namesake city. Not just because of the brick buildings on the …