Discover the best things to do, see, eat, and explore in the charming towns of Edgefield and McCormick, South Carolina—from local eats to cute boutiques!
Two Towns, One Scenic Day: Exploring Edgefield and McCormick, South Carolina
Tag: Small Town Travel
Your Guide to Spending a Perfect Day in Laurens, South Carolina
Heading to Laurens, South Carolina? Your day is already planned—all you need to do is hit the road! — Slowly but surely, I’m making my way around South Carolina and exploring destinations both large and small. From the capital charm of Columbia to the coastal corner of Charleston, and from the billowing branches along the backroads …
24 Hours in Dingle, Ireland
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 …
A Leisurely Road Trip from Dublin to Cork
Who’s up for taking the scenic route?
24 Things You Should Know Before Renting a Car and Driving in Ireland
Driving on the left isn’t the only difference you’ll encounter…
A Charming Weekend Getaway Guide to Seneca, South Carolina
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 …
Wine Country Weekend: A Travel Guide for Elkin, North Carolina
“Where’s that?” People often ask me about my next trip, and my answers typically get responses like “Cool,” “Neat,” or occasionally, “I’ve been there!” But when I mentioned that Michael and I were headed to Elkin for a recent weekend getaway, I got a lot of “Where’s that?” followed by puzzled looks. Elkin may not …
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 …
Make a Quick Getaway With These 22 Essential Day Trips from Charlotte, North Carolina
We’re so lucky to have so many incredible day trip destinations within a three-hour drive of Charlotte. What are you waiting for? Find your next weekend adventure!
Day Trip Travel Guide for Salisbury, North Carolina
Salisbury, North Carolina: Home of Food Lion and Cheerwine (and you, for the day!).