Skip to content

a travel and style blog

Instagram Pinterest TikTok
  • Recent Posts
  • Travel
    • Destinations
    • Travel Tips
    • Packing Lists
      • Spring Packing Lists
      • Summer Packing Lists
      • Fall Packing Lists
      • Winter Packing Lists
    • Airline Reviews
    • Checking In: Hotel Reviews
    • My Travel Essentials
  • Style
    • Latest Style Reviews
    • Style Reviews Index: Every Review, Sorted by Brand
    • Exclusive Discounts + Promo Codes
    • Shop My Closet
    • Beauty
    • 10 x 10 Capsule Wardrobe Challenge
  • Home
    • Journal
    • Recipes
  • Charlotte
    • Charlotte Breweries Guide
    • Every Essential Day Trip from Charlotte
    • Charlotte Restaurant Reviews + Roundups
    • Charlotte Shopping Guide
    • Carowinds Guide
  • About + Contact
    • FAQs
  • Work With Me
Instagram Pinterest TikTok
Home, Reflections

But why would you do that?

April 2, 2017April 8, 2025 | by Alyssa
Last updated on April 8, 2025 | Leave a Comment on But why would you do that?
A selfie of Alyssa and Michael on a plane

My Hello World – in the very literal sense.

Continue reading "But why would you do that?"
Blogging

Posts navigation

  • Previous
  • 1
  • …
  • 61
  • 62
Alyssa in Prague

Hi, I’m Alyssa

I’m an avid traveler who believes that every weekend is a new opportunity for adventure and that you can travel stylishly with just a carry-on.

Wayward is my collection of weekend getaway guides, boutique hotel reviews, real-life packing lists, travel tips and reviews, style sessions, and an occasional dose of my charming home city: Charlotte, North Carolina.

RECENT POSTS

  • A Weekend Guide to Galway, Ireland
  • Checking In: A Review of The Stop Bed & Breakfast in Galway, Ireland
  • 24 Hours in Dingle, Ireland
  • The Wayward Guide to Cork, Ireland
  • A Leisurely Road Trip from Dublin to Cork

FEATURED POSTS

Alyssa in front of a mural in Wilmington, NC with text overlay that reads "Travel Guide: Wilmington, NC"
Alyssa wears a black linen set with text overlay that reads "A review of linen from Quince"
Alyssa at The Ivey's Hotel with text overlay that reads "Checking In: The Ivey's Hotel in Charlotte"
View of a road in Ireland with text overlay "Ireland Driving Tips"
A colorful packing list with text overlay "Charleston Packing List"
A restaurant interior with text overlay "Top date night restaurants in Charlotte"

ARCHIVES

CATEGORIES

Sign up for the wayward newsletter

and receive my

50 Best Travel Tips

* indicates required

DISCLOSURE

wayward uses affiliate links rather than advertisements to offset the cost of running this blog. Making a purchase after clicking an affiliate link may result in commissions for this site (at no additional cost to you).

Sponsored posts are always clearly marked, and any gifted products are labeled ℅. All photos and opinions expressed are my own.

What do you think they’re talking about? 🐑 What do you think they’re talking about? 🐑 

#loveireland #visitireland
Have you ever taken a staycation in your city? Sa Have you ever taken a staycation in your city?

Save an extra 10% on your stay at @theiveyshotel when you enter the code WAYWARD in the rate access code box.

—

#theiveyshotel #sophiaslounge #visitnc #charlottesgotalot #charlottebloggers

Thank you to @theiveyshotel and @sophiaslounge for generously hosting us—I’m so glad you’re just down the street and I can’t wait for my next visit ✨
Is it me or does it feel like summer? ☀️ — Is it me or does it feel like summer? ☀️

—

Find a full review of these @petitestudionyc pieces (℅) over on the blog—and bonus points, they’re both on sale right now 😎.

—

#petitestudionyc #charlottebloggers #ncbloggers
Sun’s still up, so I guess I’m staying for ano Sun’s still up, so I guess I’m staying for another round. 

If a patio happy hour turns into golden hour, turns into ‘might as well stay for dinner,’ turns into late-night happy hour... so be it.

📍 @matador_restaurants South End Charlotte

—

#southendclt #matadorrestaurant #charlottepatios (media event)
The first spring packing list of 2025 is live on t The first spring packing list of 2025 is live on the blog!

For a weekend in South Carolina, I chose to lighten things up a bit to coincide with the arrival of perfect weather.

Swipe to see everything that made it in my carry-on for a weekend packed with conference sessions, sightseeing, and square dancing (yes, really!).

—

#springstyleinspo #springpackinglist #onequince #everlaneonyou
Save this post for your next trip to Oconee County Save this post for your next trip to Oconee County, so you can visit all of these incredible small businesses and more:

📍 @cardamombakeshopseneca 
📍 @mtannerysons 
📍 @firstchapterbookshop 
📍 @drizzleonthealley 
📍 @brews_on_the_alley 

—

Plus, find my full weekend guide to @visitoconeesc over on the blog! 👩‍💻

#steoconeecosc #visitoconeesc #discoversc
As an introvert, attending the @southerntravelerse As an introvert, attending the @southerntravelersexplore conference in @visitoconeesc was a huge leap out of my comfort zone. But you know what? I’m so glad I said yes to this opportunity. I learned so much during our educational sessions, enjoyed exploring charming Oconee County, and for the first time, I felt a real sense of community in the blogging world.

And for the cherry on top, I had the chance to meet a group of fellow North Carolina bloggers and content creators (spot them in the cover photo!): @stuckonthego, @wherekatieis, @thecommontraveler, @nctripping, and @getlostintheusa. Be sure to follow them to discover their corners of North Carolina and beyond!

What have you always wanted to know about attending a blogging conference?

#visitoconeesc #steoconeecosc
© 2025 wayward blog. all rights reserved
Speculoos. Macarons. Lebkuchen. Nankhatai. Polvorones. No matter your sweet of choice, wayward uses cookies to improve your experience and for analytics (and hey, you might even find a cookie recipe here)Carry OnPrivacy Policy