Tag: Southern U.S.

Destinations, North Carolina, Travel, USA

Checking In: A Review of The Lighthouse at Kure Beach in Kure Beach, North Carolina

View from inside a beachfront room looking out through a glass door to a wooden balcony with a single chair and table, overlooking grassy dunes and the Atlantic Ccean under a cloudy sky.

Learn more about The Lighthouse: a postcard-perfect sunrise stay in Kure Beach, North Carolina.

Destinations, South Carolina, Travel, USA

Two Towns, One Scenic Day: Exploring Edgefield and McCormick, South Carolina

A woman wearing sunglasses and a black outfit sits at a white café table outdoors in McCormick, holding a white coffee cup. She gazes off to the side with a relaxed expression, with a mostly empty plate and napkin beside her; black-and-white patterned chairs and a brick building are visible in the background.

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!

Destinations, South Carolina, Travel, USA

Your Guide to Spending a Perfect Day in Laurens, South Carolina

A woman in sunglasses, a black tank top, and high-waisted jeans smiles while walking in front of a colorful mural that reads “Greetings from Laurens, South Carolina.” Each letter in "Laurens" contains illustrated scenes, including a Coca-Cola bottle, historic buildings, and people, representing the local culture and history.

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 …

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, Packing Lists, South Carolina, Style, Travel, USA

Traveling Light: A Carry-On Packing List for Charleston, South Carolina

Alyssa wears a blue gingham dress with white sneakers and a basket purse from her Charleston packing list

Everything I packed in my carry-on suitcase for a weekend in Charleston (plus some thoughts on local style!).

Destinations, Food, Restaurant Roundups and Reviews, South Carolina, Travel, USA

9 Essential Restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina

Alyssa walks into Harken Cafe in Charleston, SC

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. …

Destinations, Restaurant Roundups and Reviews, South Carolina, Travel, USA

Raise a Glass: 8 Fun Bars in Charleston, South Carolina

A patio at one of the many Charleston bars featured in this post: The Backyard at Little Palm

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.

Destinations, South Carolina, Travel, USA

Checking In: A Review of Kings Courtyard Inn in Charleston, South Carolina

Alyssa holds a glass of wine in a doorway at Kings Courtyard Inn

Sharing an honest review of a charming boutique hotel on Charleston’s distinguished King Street

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, South Carolina, Travel, USA

48 Hours in the Lowcountry: A Weekend Guide to Summerville, South Carolina

Alyssa paddles at Cypress Gardens

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 …