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“Oh, do you golf?” If I had a dollar for every time I heard that in the weeks leading up to a recent trip to Pinehurst, well, I could probably afford to buy a set of clubs and hire an instructor. No, sorry, to answer your question, I don’t golf (but I am flattered you …
As anyone who’s ever tried to bake a cake or a loaf of bread from scratch knows, baking is a labor of love. And as much as I do enjoy baking at home, sometimes it’s nice to outsource the task to a professional. But not just any bakery—my love for small businesses extends all the …
Round out your solar expedition with these six travel guides.
Can you feel the thrill in the air?
Sharing your ultimate day-trip travel guide to Waxhaw, North Carolina, a charming town just 45 minutes from Charlotte.
Sharing a day trip guide to the Town of Matthews, just 25 minutes from Charlotte.
Sharing my real-life carry-on suitcase for a winter weekend in Louisville, Kentucky.
Sharing a first-timers weekend guide for Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville has been on my list of places to visit forever. Not just for the bourbon (although definitely for the bourbon!), but for the classic attractions and the amazing things happening in the city’s dining scene alike. The problem? Flights from Charlotte are typically outside of my …
Beyond fried chicken, the Hot Brown, and Derby Pie, I knew very little about Louisville’s cuisine before I started planning my trip to the city. With famous dishes like those, I can honestly say I wasn’t expecting to find so much international flavor in a landlocked state—but I soon found myself seated at some of …
We’re so lucky to have so many incredible day trip destinations within a three-hour drive of Charlotte. What are you waiting for? Find your next weekend adventure!