Summerville is a town with a pleasant-sounding name that has caught my eye many times when scrolling about on Google Maps, looking for new-to-me destinations. (I call this “mapsurfing,” and I find it fuels my travel-hungry mind far more than mindlessly scrolling Instagram or TikTok). So when the team at Santee Cooper Country Tourism Region …
Category: South Carolina
Discover Old 96 District: A Weekend Guide for Abbeville and Greenwood, South Carolina
Sometimes, the best adventures are the ones you can take without the hassle of airport security and cramped airplane seats. Whenever I’m itching to explore somewhere new, I pull up a map and zoom out from my home city of Charlotte, tracing my finger over the Southeastern corner of the country to see what new-to-me …
Your 2024 Guide to Carowinds
Can you feel the thrill in the air?
What’s New at Carowinds for 2023
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 …
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.
Checking In: A Review of The Beaufort Inn in Beaufort, South Carolina
Learn more about what to expect during your stay at this charming inn located in the heart of downtown Beaufort, South Carolina.
A Perfect Day Trip of Shopping and Dining in York County, South Carolina
The perfect itinerary for a day away in the towns of Fort Mill and Rock Hill, South Carolina One recent summer Saturday, my friend Sam (who happens to be an incredible photographer—unless otherwise noted, all the pictures are hers!), and I made a short drive to York County, South Carolina, for a full itinerary of …
Traveling Light: A Carry-On Packing List for Columbia, South Carolina
A real-life packing list for a summer weekend in Columbia, South Carolina.
Southern Charm: A Weekend Travel Guide for Columbia, South Carolina
This Southern city is bursting at the seams with unique activities and incredible food.