When you’re planning a ski trip one of the most important choices is where you will stay. With so many options for Snowshoe, WV lodging it may be difficult to decide where the best place is for you and your family. Over the past few years, Snowshoe has turned into my husband and I’s favorite …
Down old dirt roads beside acres of farmland you’ll find some of the best wine in the Yadkin Valley at the Swan Creek Vineyards. The Swan Creek AVA is a division of the Yadkin Valley AVA and is separate because of its unique microclimate. These wineries make some of the best dry red wines that …
Winston-Salem is a smaller city in North Carolina, but there are still plenty of things to do here. One thing I love doing is taking a hike – no matter if I’m at home or on vacation. I live just outside of the city so I do know where a few of the best hikes …
The Yadkin Valley is such a special place. I live here so I guess I’m a little biased, but I really couldn’t think of a better place to live. In the foothills of North Carolina you’ll find all kinds of hiking and opportunities to get outdoors, kind people, and not to mention the Yadkin Valley …
One of my favorite parts of living where I do is the three dozen Yadkin Valley wineries surrounding me. Each one is unique and has its own specialty when it comes to wine as well as events or food. If you visit them enough, you also get to know their owners and the people who …
Who knew that white water rafting in North Carolina was so popular? I can tell you for sure that I didn’t until I met my husband a few years ago. Imagine this: You’re leisurely floating down the river enjoying the beauty of the trees or boulders lining the banks beside you. The people in the …
St. Thomas, USVI holds a special place in my heart. It was one of my most memorable family vacations, the first place I traveled without my parents, and then where I spent my honeymoon. It holds the perfect combination of relaxation and adventure and is an amazing, underrated spot for a couple’s getaway. Combine that …
Most of you know by now that I spent five weeks traversing the majority of Western Europe. If you don’t read this article. I spent about one week in Germany and Bavaria was my introduction to this country full of friendly people and stunning landscapes. The reasons to visit Bavaria, Germany are endless, but I’ll …
We all know how much small businesses are struggling right now. While so many have been innovative and found new ways to continue operations during this pandemic, we also have the opportunity to support them however we can. If you want to look at statistics, 48% of US employees are employed by small businesses. For …
It breaks my heart to see what’s happening to New York City during COVID-19. I visited the city for the first time a little less than a year ago with my younger brother and sister and fell in love with it. We only spent one weekend in New York City and we tried to make …
