Heading to Savannah this October to get your spook on? The city is known for being "built on its dead", so there's certainly no shortage of tours about paranormal activities. (Just ask any local if they've ever been stuck behind a hearse from one of the ghost tour companies, and I guarantee their answer will be a frustrated, "YES!") Here's a comprehensive list of the current Savannah GA ghost tours to get you started on your spooky adventure. If you find this post helpful, please share … [Read more...]
The Best Blogging Resources for Beginners
This page lists the best blogging tools and most helpful resources we've discovered during our blogging journey, because the one thing that frustrated us most when we began blogging was not knowing where to go for help -- or even where to start. We do NOT want you to feel those same frustrations, so we've listed our favorite resources in one convenient location so you won't have to hunt them down for yourself. This is an ever-evolving list, and we'll include new … [Read more...]
The Best Places to Stay in Savannah Near River Street
When I tell people I live in Savannah, the next words I typically hear are: "You're so lucky!" -- usually followed by a smattering of questions about the best places to eat and a discussion regarding whether or not the city is haunted. Finally, good friends ask when they can visit and strangers inquire about where to stay in the Historic District. I thought it was about time I compiled a list of the best places to stay in Savannah near River Street, since it's the city's most well-known … [Read more...]
Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Savannah, GA
Savannah is pet-friendly to the max, so I've rounded up a handy list of dog-friendly restaurants and the top "must-try" dishes at each location. (And since I'm here to make your life easier, I also created a printable checklist and included a map to help you find your way around.) Be sure to read to the end, because I listed my top 3 suggestions for hotels that cater to 4-legged friends. If you find this post helpful, please share this image on Pinterest! Click here to download … [Read more...]
The Angel Oak: What to Know Before You Go
In my many years of photographing trees, I've never seen anything quite as spectacular as the Angel Oak of Johns Island, South Carolina. Its branches grow in all directions, often dipping down into the ground before curving back up again -- like some sort of earth-bound version of the Loch Ness monster. Many of its branches are so heavy they require supports in multiple places to prevent breakage. Still, the tree has survived some of the South's worst hurricanes, starred in at least one major … [Read more...]