Category: Travel

Style, Travel, Travel Products, Wish Lists and Gift Ideas

2023 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Him

What is it with men’s gift guides? Like, men only like whiskey, cigars, and ties… That’s it? Our loved ones deserve better, so today I’m bringing you a highly curated selection of travel gear and garments for all relations at all price points – without a whiskey rock or paisley tie in sight. This post …

Style, Travel, Travel Products, Wish Lists and Gift Ideas

2023 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Her

A collage of travel and style items for women for the 2023 winter holidays

According to all of the blogging websites, I should have started posting my gift guides back in October, making publishing this guide on *checks notes* November 26 way, way late. Sure, delaying these guides until now is a hit to my wallet (affiliate links are how I primarily fund the costs of running this blog), …

Charlotte, Home, North Carolina, Style, Travel, Travel Products, USA, Wish Lists and Gift Ideas

2023 Holiday Gift Guide: Local Gifts from North Carolina

A collage of gifts from North Carolina makers

Happy Small Business Saturday, friends! As has become a tradition around here, I’m thrilled to share a curated guide of local gifts from my current home state in honor of this day. Today’s carefully edited list features a variety of unique and beautifully made items that support North Carolina artists and makers that you should …

Home, Style, Travel, Travel Products, Wish Lists and Gift Ideas

The Best Travel, Style, and Home Sales for Cyber Weekend 2023

Two piggy banks with text overlay reading "Cyber weekend sale"

It’s here!: My annual roundup of all the best travel, style, and home sales for Black Friday + Cyber Monday. The sales this time of year are so fascinating to me – it’s been wild to watch the transition from waiting in line early on Friday mornings to week-long promos offered online. As annoying as …

Travel, Travel Products, Travel Tips

A Travel Blogger’s Review of the Solgaard Carry-On Closet

Alyssa leans on the Solgaard Carry-On Closet

Sharing my unfiltered thoughts on the Solgaard Carry-On Closet, a suitcase with built-in clothing storage As a frequent traveler, I expect my luggage to be many things all at once. My suitcases have to be strong enough to stand up to the tough conditions of air and city travel, but nimble enough to contain the …

Charlotte, Destinations, North Carolina, Travel, USA

Day Trip Travel Guide for Salisbury, North Carolina

Alyssa drinks a bottle of Cheerwine in Salisbury, NC

Salisbury, North Carolina: Home of Food Lion and Cheerwine (and you, for the day!).

Charlotte, Destinations, North Carolina, Travel, USA

12 Things You Should Know Before Riding Amtrak’s Piedmont Train

A train pulls away from the station, it is emblazoned with NC

Considering a ride on the Piedmont train, which connects Charlotte to Raleigh? Here’s what you need to know before you book.

California, Destinations, Packing Lists, Style, Travel, USA

Traveling Light: A Carry-On Packing List for San Francisco, California

Alyssa holds a cardigan and wears a black tank and jeans in San Francisco

Sharing my real-life carry-on packing list for a long weekend in San Francisco. I’m happy to be back in this space to share a real-life packing list with you! I’m pretty confident this was the longest trip of 2023 – five days in San Francisco to spend time with friends and attend their wedding (side …

California, Destinations, Travel, USA

Photo Diary: Attending a Wedding at San Francisco’s City Hall + A Mini Directory

View of San Francisco from one of the city's piers

Some snaps from a recent trip to San Francisco – and a list of my favorite places.

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

Traveling Light: A Packing List for a Weekend in Durham, North Carolina

Alyssa walks around the ATC in Durham in a white tee and jeans

Everything I packed for a fall weekend in Durham, North Carolina.