Category: South Carolina

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, Packing Lists, South Carolina, Travel, USA

Traveling Light: Packing List for Beaufort, South Carolina

Alyssa stands on the beach with a jacket behind her blowing in the wind

Sharing my real-life packing list for a fall weekend in charming Beaufort, South Carolina.

Destinations, Food, Restaurants, South Carolina, Travel, USA

A Lowcountry Gem: The Ultimate Travel Guide for Beaufort, South Carolina

Alyssa bikes past a home in Beaufort

A weekend getaway guide for Beaufort, South Carolina, featuring all of the best places to eat, drink, and visit in this charming Lowcountry destination.

Destinations, South Carolina, Travel, USA

Checking In: A Review of The Beaufort Inn in Beaufort, South Carolina

View of the porch and sign at The Beaufort Inn

Learn more about what to expect during your stay at this charming inn located in the heart of downtown Beaufort, South Carolina.

Charlotte, Destinations, South Carolina, Travel, USA

A Perfect Day Trip of Shopping and Dining in York County, South Carolina

Alyssa stands in downtown Fort Mill with a shopping bag and a cup of water

The perfect itinerary for a day away in the towns of Fort Mill and Rock Hill, South Carolina My friend Sam (who happens to be an incredible photographer – unless noted, all of these pictures are hers!) and I made the short drive to York County, South Carolina one recent summer day for a full …

Destinations, Packing Lists, South Carolina, Style, Travel, USA

Traveling Light: Columbia, South Carolina Packing List

Alyssa stands in front of Hotel Trundle with a suitcase. She is wearing a botanical pattern jumpsuit

A real-life packing list for a summer weekend in Columbia, South Carolina.

Destinations, South Carolina, Travel, USA

Southern Charm: A Weekend Travel Guide for Columbia, South Carolina

Alyssa stands in front of an exhibit at Columbia Museum of Art

This Southern city is bursting at the seams with unique activities and incredible food.

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

The Insider’s Guide to Carowinds for 2022

Amanda and Alyssa at the Carowinds entrance

What you need to know before you visit this theme park that spans two states!

Charlotte, Journal, South Carolina

Journal | 10.1.21

Krystal is standing to the right of a large sign that reads Indie Craft Parade

Happy October! We’re still a few weeks away from peak fall foliage, but there are signs of autumn’s arrival everywhere. Apple farms are open for picking, boots and wool capes abound, and there’s something distinctly different in the air (is that cinnamon?). Last year Michael and I did All The Fall Things and I think …