This post is sponsored by Nomador, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Being a pet owner AND a travel addict may sound like a contraction in terms, but that needn’t be the case. Hiring a fellow travel enthusiast as in-home pet-sitter is an easy way to schedule frequent adventures while ensuring your pets stay safe and happy at home. It's also an incredible way to save money for travel! If you find this post helpful, please share this image on Pinterest. How to Find a Pet … [Read more...]

Even though Savannah is better known for having cobblestone streets than spray painted walls, there ARE colorful murals to be found -- if you know where to look! We tracked down the most well-known options and included a few hidden gems that are slightly off the beaten path. Prepare to venture beyond the Historic District for this little scavenger hunt, because the most Instagrammable murals in Savannah aren't located within (comfortable) walking distance of River Street. If you find this … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]