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 …
The best places to visit in North Carolina depends on what type of getaway you want. There are so many places in North Carolina that I love and deciding where to go for a weekend trip is always a difficult decision. It always comes down to what I’m looking for out of that trip and …
Charleston, SC is one of those vibrant cities that no matter how many times I visit, I’m always excited to come back. With so much American history mixed with today’s global fashion and cuisine, old plantations right next to brand new mansions, and cobblestone streets in the middle of the city, everywhere you look the …
Cinque Terre, Italy is one of those popular tourist spots that you can’t really appreciate the beauty for until you visit for yourself. I had seen so many photos of these five little villages nestled on the Italian coast, but no photos could prepare me for seeing it in real life. These towns look like …
From the time we stepped out of the truck until we left for the day it snowed nonstop. So I’m not sure if it was the snow or the fact these buildings look like castles from a fairytale, but this place looked absolutely magical. Stratton Mountain was the first stop on our Vermont Road trip …
