Tag: Restaurants

Destinations, Ireland, Travel

How to Spend a Weekend in Dublin, Ireland

Alyssa stands in front of a gate in Dublin that reads GUINNESS with the harp logo

A weekend in Dublin isn’t long—but it’s enough time for a few great meals, some leisurely strolls, and to fall a little bit in love with the city.

Destinations, Ireland, Travel

24 Hours in Dingle, Ireland

Alyssa at the Dunquin Pier in Dingle

I don’t know about you, but I’m always a little wary when places are too picturesque. When the beauty and charm of a place are picture-perfect, the entire region tends to feel commodified—transformed into a shell of its former self (take Niagara Falls, for example, with its mini-golf courses and wax museums galore). So I …

Charlotte, Destinations, Food, North Carolina, Restaurant Roundups and Reviews, Travel, USA

8 Great Date Night Restaurants in Charlotte That Won’t Break the Bank

A classy dining room at Bentley’s in Charlotte with elegant chandeliers, white tablecloths, and modern art on the walls; a warmly lit, upscale atmosphere ideal for fine dining.

Tired of the same old date night restaurant? I’m rounding up some personal favorites that you may not have tried yet.

Destinations, South Carolina, Travel, USA

A Charming Weekend Getaway Guide to Seneca, South Carolina

Alyssa sits on a ledge at Chattooga Belle Farm

Sharing your essential weekend guide to Seneca, South Carolina. — When I saw that the Southern Travelers Explore conference was going to be held in Oconee County, South Carolina, I could barely contain my excitement. A travel conference in my neighboring state? Yes, please! But… where the heck was Oconee County? As a transplant, I …

Destinations, Travel, USA, Washington, D.C.

Travel Diary: A Summer Weekend in Washington, D.C.

A partially broken sign at Union Market in DC

As a travel blogger, it’s difficult to disentangle what parts of travel feel like work and which parts feel like leisure—not that I’m complaining. It’s just that sometimes the distinction is clear, like when I’m working with a local tourism board or visiting family—but other times, like a recent visit to Washington, D.C., it’s a …

Destinations, New York, Travel, USA

From One Queen City to Another: The Complete Weekend Travel Guide to Buffalo, New York

Alyssa waves her arms in front of the Keep Buffalo a Secret Mural

With bare-bones service and high add-on fees, most people wouldn’t be as thrilled about the launch of a new budget airline route as I am—but because I live in Charlotte, where American Airlines controls 90% of flights and charges significantly higher fares as a result of their monopoly, I relish every alternative we get. Back …