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Two Towns, One Scenic Day: Exploring Edgefield and McCormick, South Carolina
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!
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 …
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 …
Traveling Light: A Carry-On Packing List for Charleston, South Carolina
Everything I packed in my carry-on suitcase for a weekend in Charleston (plus some thoughts on local style!).
9 Essential Restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina
Serving up a delicious order of Charleston restaurants at every price point for your next visit It’s hard to pinpoint exactly, but there’s just something about Charleston. It’s the way time seems to slow down with every passing hour, and how we walk a little more lightly with each step along the city’s colorful streets. …
Raise a Glass: 8 Fun Bars in Charleston, South Carolina
Whether you’re heading to Charleston for a bachelorette weekend getaway or just looking for a great date night spot, I’ve got you covered with this guide.
Checking In: A Review of Kings Courtyard Inn in Charleston, South Carolina
Sharing an honest review of a charming boutique hotel on Charleston’s distinguished King Street
Travel Diary: A Summer Weekend in Washington, D.C.
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 …
48 Hours in the Lowcountry: A Weekend Guide to Summerville, South Carolina
Summerville is a town with a pleasant-sounding name that has caught my eye many times when scrolling about on Google Maps, looking for new-to-me destinations. (I call this “mapsurfing,” and I find it fuels my travel-hungry mind far more than mindlessly scrolling Instagram or TikTok). So when the team at Santee Cooper Country Tourism Region …