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: Travel Guides
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 …
Steal My Itinerary for a Week in Ireland—Plus My Best Ireland Travel Tips
Sharing a well-rounded itinerary for a week in the Republic of Ireland—plus helpful tips for your trip.
The Wayward Guide to Cork, Ireland
Making the most of one night in Cork City
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 …
A First-Timers Long Weekend Guide to Vienna, Austria
Sausage and Christmas Markets. That’s what ultimately drew Michael and me to Vienna at the end of November. With a list of cities in front of us, all with matching airfare and travel dates, we stared at each other, completely at a loss for which to choose. You see, the problem with wanting to travel …
What to Pack for Your First Glamping Adventure
Let’s pack for a comfortably adventurous getaway.
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 …
From One Queen City to Another: The Complete Weekend Travel Guide to Buffalo, New York
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 …
Niagara Falls Day Trip Guide (Beyond the Tourist Traps!)
Picture this: breathtaking, roaring waterfalls surrounded by nature’s lush greenery… …and right next to it, a dinosaur-themed mini-golf course, a wax museum, and a haunted house. This somewhat jarring combination is the reality in Niagara Falls, Canada. Over the decades, this iconic natural wonder has been overshadowed by chain restaurants, kitschy shops, and cheesy attractions. …