My love for charming Southern towns is never-ending, and today I’m sharing yet another one that's near the top of my list. This one is perfect for a mother/daughter trip, girls getaway, or a romantic couples escape. Here are a few of my favorite things to do in Blowing Rock NC.If you find my guide to Blowing Rock helpful, please share this image on Pinterest! FTC Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means we’ll receive a small referral fee from purchases at no cost to … [Read more...]

Reading and travel go hand-in-hand (in my mind), so I always try to select a local book or two to read before visiting a new location. If you're headed to the Lowcountry soon and want to get in the spirit before your trip, here's the scoop on which books about Savannah are worth purchasing and which ones aren't.If you find my tips helpful, please share this image on Pinterest!Books About SavannahStick with me, friends, because this is going to be a long list! You know a city as … [Read more...]

It's been rather quiet around the blog lately, but that's only because I've been busy working on my Savannah ebook. One of the things I mention in it is that I usually recommend visitors stay in one of Savannah's beautiful historic homes vs. staying in a hotel. I thought I'd list a few of my favorite affordable Airbnb rentals in and around Savannah!If you find my tips helpful, please share this image on Pinterest!Affordable Airbnb Savannah GA RentalsIf you're not familiar with … [Read more...]

Gruene (pronounced "green" -- and often mistakenly referred to as Greene Texas!) is a great weekend getaway destination and home to Texas' oldest dance hall. If you've never visited, you're missing out on one of the most adorable little towns in the Texas Hill Country. Here's a list of my favorite things to do in Gruene TX, plus lots of photos to inspire your next trip!Gruene is the perfect day trip from Austin or San Antonio -- at approximately 40 minutes from either city (varies with … [Read more...]