Ok, friends, can I just tell you how excited I am that my Savannah First-Timer's Guide is finally finished? I poured my heart and soul into it, and I'm so happy to be able to share my love of Savannah with first-time visitors. I listened intently to all of your questions, and I made sure to include everything you requested in the ebook. It has tips to help you decide where to stay, a downloadable Savannah Historic District map to help you get around, insider info on all the "must-see" … [Read more...]

My love for charming Southern towns is never-ending, and today I’m sharing yet another 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 this post helpful, please share my Ultimate Guide to Blowing Rock on Pinterest so other travelers can benefit from it, too!Greetings from Blowing Rock...quite possibly the most picturesque small … [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!If you find this post helpful, please share these tips about Gruene TX on Pinterest so other travelers can benefit from … [Read more...]