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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.

Charlotte, Destinations, Food, North Carolina, Restaurants, Travel, USA

Charlotte Restaurant Review: Greenway Restaurant at CPCC

Exterior of the Greenway Restaurant in Charlotte

What you need to know to score a reservation to this well-kept secret fine dining experience (and psst… it’s only $15!).

Home, Reflections

2022: Year in Review

Four images of Alyssa and Michael in 2022

Although time marches on, (almost) as evenly as always, I feel as if I’m sitting down to write this post sooner each year. If you’re new around here, at the end of every year I like to sit down and reflect on the past twelve months in an exercise of gratitude and growth. Before moving …

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The Best Travel, Style, and Home Sales for Cyber Weekend 2022

Two piggie banks with US Dollars sticking out of their tops

A roundup of the very best travel, style, and home sales for Black Friday and Cyber Monday in 2022.

Charlotte, Destinations, Food, North Carolina, Restaurants, Travel, USA

Some of the Best Texas Barbecue is in This Tiny North Carolina Town

Alyssa stands in front of the Jon G's sign

Head an hour Southeast of Charlotte on US-74 on any given Saturday morning, and you’ll likely spot a small red building billowing smoke with a long line out its doors (but blink and you’ll miss it, because it is a small spot – don’t worry, you can always make a U-Turn). Jon G’s Barbecue opened …

Charlotte, Home, Journal

Journal | 10.15.21

Alyssa stands in front of a street in the downtown area of Charlotte. You can see large buildings in the background, and she is wearing a blue striped dress with orange/brown sandals.

Charlotte isn’t on anyone’s radar as an international city, but we are so fortunate to have people from all over the world in our community. And if you know where to look, you can find businesses from regions all over the globe. Quite a few of the area’s Latinx businesses were represented at last weekend’s …

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Journal | 10.27.19

Krystal taking a photo in the mirror before her trip. She is wearing a black tank, black wide leg pants, black boots, and a red bandana. In her right hand is her carry on suitcase.

What. A. Month. Truly, it’s been an emotional rollercoaster around here. Thursday, October 3 was my last day at my job, where I’ve worked for the past seven years. It was a long day, and I felt a bit overwhelmed by the turnout at our office gathering. I don’t relish being the center of attention, …