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...]

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...]

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...]