Tag: Southern U.S.

Destinations, Food, Restaurant Roundups and Reviews, Tennessee, Travel, USA

Checking In: A Review of Kimpton Aertson Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee

Sharing an honest review of Kimpton Aertson – a boutique hotel in Nashville, Tennessee If I’ve learned anything from nearly a decade of extensive weekend travel, it’s that where we stay matters. Not just from a safety and comfort standpoint (though those are obviously immensely important!), but from an experiential one, too. When we treat …

Destinations, North Carolina, Travel, USA

The Ultimate Weekend Travel Guide to Greensboro, North Carolina

A mural that reads "Downtown Greensboro"

Sharing a weekend getaway guide to Greensboro, North Carolina, with all the best things to see, do, and eat! I didn’t mean to take quite so long to visit Greensboro. But when you’re exploring the region one weekend at a time, well, your travels can feel like they move at a glacial pace. But one …

Destinations, Packing Lists, Style, Travel, USA, West Virginia

Traveling Light: A Packing List for a Weekend in the Mountains of Southern West Virginia

Alyssa looks out over the Turkey Spur Overlook in West Virginia

Unpacking everything that went in my carry-on for a weekend in Southern West Virginia Who doesn’t love a good road trip? The open road, the excuse to eat all the snacks you want, a great audiobook, and the ability to detour as your heart pleases… Driving certainly offers benefits over flying, in some instances. And …

Destinations, Travel, USA, West Virginia

Savoring the Season: Your Guide to the Perfect Summer Getaway in Summers County, West Virginia

Alyssa swings on an Almost Heaven swing at Bluestone Lake

Sharing my essential weekend guide to Summers County, West Virginia West Virginia just might be the country’s best-kept secret, and I’m all too happy to spread the word. With the exception of a quick jaunt into the northern panhandle, and a chill mountain house rental a few years ago, I’ve spent shamefully little time in …

Charlotte, Destinations, North Carolina, South Carolina, Travel, USA

What’s New at Carowinds for 2023

Alyssa stands in front of the Aeronautica Landing sign at Carowinds

Carowinds, a thrilling amusement park situated on the border of North and South Carolina, is celebrating 50 years of fun in 2023. In addition to the park’s usual heart-pounding roller coasters, family-friendly attractions, and a splashing-good water park, Carowinds is upping the ante this year with a flurry of new park additions and a calendar …

Destinations, Travel, USA, Virginia

The Perfect Weekend Travel Guide for Your First Visit to Richmond, Virginia

Alyssa walks in front of a colorful mural in Richmond's Carytown neighborhood

A generous invitation brought us to Richmond, but the city’s walkable streets, phenomenal food scene, and remarkable cultural opportunities made me never want to leave. Richmond has been on my list for a long time – it was even on the short list of cities I considered moving to before I landed in Charlotte – …

Destinations, Travel, USA, Virginia

Checking In: A Review of Linden Row Inn in Richmond, Virginia

Alyssa walks in front of Linden Row Inn and swings a tote bag from the hotel

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 …

Destinations, North Carolina, Travel, USA

Double the Delight: A Perfect Weekend Travel Guide for Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Alyssa stands in front of Reynolda House

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, …

Charlotte, Destinations, Food, North Carolina, Restaurant Roundups and Reviews, Travel, USA

Charlotte Restaurant Review: Greenway Restaurant at CPCC

Exterior of the Greenway Restaurant in Charlotte

What you need to know to score a reservation to this well-kept secret fine dining experience (and psst… it’s only $15!).

Destinations, Packing Lists, Style, Texas, Travel, USA

Traveling Light: Austin, Texas Packing List

Alyssa stands in front of the Greetings from Austin Mural

Opening up my suitcase and sharing everything I packed for a weekend in Austin, Texas.