Category: The South

  • Visiting Disney World as an Adult

    Visiting Disney World as an Adult

    Walt Disney World feels like you’ve stepped into a portal of childhood magic with a side of hospitality and sunshine. I grew up with Disney movies, and Belle was my favorite princess. But, I didn’t visit Disney World for the first time until I was in my late 20s. I…

  • Stunning Road Trip to Experience Fall in North Carolina

    Stunning Road Trip to Experience Fall in North Carolina

    While it’s hard to beat New England in the fall, another incredible destination will serve up classic Americana and maybe even some warmer temperatures for hiking and enjoying fall colors—consider visiting North Carolina in the fall. We cruised the Blue Ridge Parkway from Virginia to Asheville, North Carolina, and then…

  • Five of the Least Visited National Parks and Why to Plan Your Trip Immediately

    Five of the Least Visited National Parks and Why to Plan Your Trip Immediately

    A feature on five of the least visited National Parks in the US and why you should visit them.

  • US Road Trips to Add to Your Bucket List

    US Road Trips to Add to Your Bucket List

    I have read many lists of the best US Road Trips. Many include the coastal highways, Route 66, Colorado’s Mountains and the Mississippi River, but I wanted to share our favorite US Road Trips because they are a little different and a bit less travelled. I truly believe that the…

  • New Orleans, LA: A Weekend Adventure

    New Orleans, LA: A Weekend Adventure

    I know I’ve shared here before how much I love the city of New Orleans. My love letter to the city was posted just a few weeks ago. This is one of the places that I would recommend to anyone looking for a fun weekend trip in the US. The…

  • Civil Rights Road Trip through the South

    Civil Rights Road Trip through the South

    One of the places that we had yet to explore much in the United States was the South. Other than a few work trips to Atlanta, Justin’s childhood in Arkansas with family, and recent trips to North Carolina and Tennessee, the entire region was pretty foreign to us. We decided…

  • A Love Letter to New Orleans

    A Love Letter to New Orleans

    The Big Easy, the Crescent City, Paris of the South, N’Awlins, the Birthplace of Jazz, NOLA. Whatever you call it, I call it magical. The first time we explored this city was a roller coaster. On our last day there, Justin got horribly sick with the flu and my family…

  • How to Spend A Weekend in Shenandoah National Park

    How to Spend A Weekend in Shenandoah National Park

    Visiting the Shenandoah National Park for a weekend? Here are some options of hikes and places to check out while there.