Did you know that some of the biggest names in soft drinks come from the South? You’ve surely heard of Coca-Cola but there are many more. Read on to find out how they came to be and where you can learn more about them. Atlanta, Georgia What we know now as Coca-Cola was invented as […]
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Staying at Sea Island Resort in Georgia
Sea Island Resort is a luxurious coastal resort located along the Atlantic Ocean, near St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island in coastal Georgia. It’s on a gated island but the resort extends into St. Simon’s Island as well and is a popular escape for generations of travelers, including past presidents and celebrities. It was founded […]
Weekend Guide to Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, Kentucky was originally home to several Indigenous tribes, including the Cherokee, Iroquois, and Shawnee. The city was founded in 1778 by William Clark and Colonel John Campbell, named in honor of King Louis XVI of France. It quickly grew due to its location on the Ohio River and became a hub for trading, including […]
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A First Timer’s Guide to Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival
The Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival was founded in 2015 over two days in Franklin, Tennessee. The music festival is held at Harlinsdale Farm, a nearly 200-acre horse farm from the 1900s. Kevin Griffin, a Franklin resident and musician from Better Than Ezra, is one of the founders. Two-day admission is around $200 while VIP […]
34 Southern Products to Add to Your Home Bar
The holiday season is upon us and if you’re looking for something a bit different, it’s a great time to support Southern makers. We’ve featured artists and craftsmen but this guide highlights the people that make the famous spirits the region is so known for. The prices of these products vary so click the links […]
Following the Tennessee Whiskey Trail
Kentucky may be known for its bourbon trail, but there’s also the Tennessee Whiskey Trail. Visitors flock to the state to see the Jack Daniel’s Distillery but there are dozens more in just about every corner of the state. Tour the facilities enjoy samples, and purchase souvenirs to take home with you. Many places are […]
This Is My South: The Book
After a year of work, my first book, This Is My South: The Essential Travel Guide to the Southern States, is now available! Based on the success of this website, the guidebook, published by Globe Pequot Press, has over 300 full color glossy pages covering ten states and their offbeat attractions, unique accommodations, and old […]
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Staying at Sea Island Resort in Georgia
Sea Island Resort is a luxurious coastal resort located along the Atlantic Ocean, near St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island in coastal Georgia. It’s on a gated island but the resort extends into St. Simon’s Island as well and is a popular escape for generations of travelers, including past presidents and celebrities. It was founded […]
Southern Stays: The Elwood Hotel & Suites
Opened in October 2021, the Elwood Hotel & Suites is located in the medical district of Lexington, Kentucky, not far from Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate, the Mary Todd Lincoln House, The Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, and the Keeneland Racecourse. The striking design includes a large mural painted on the hotel’s exterior by […]
Southern Stays: Windy Hill Farm & Preserve
Windy Hill Farm and Preserve is a former private farm that opened as a resort in 2022. It’s located in Loudon, Tennessee, a rural area between Knoxville and the Great Smoky Mountains surrounded by the Tennessee River and its lakes. The 650-acre retreat gained popularity with quail hunters, who flock to the tall grasses every […]
Southern Stays: The Bristol Hotel
For visitors to Bristol, the city that spans Tennessee and Virginia, it’s great to stay in the heart of it all. The hotel is housed in a renovated 1925 building that originally served as a retail and office space. The transformation into a hotel aimed to preserve the historic charm of the structure while providing […]
About This Is My South
The Southern United States is an area as diverse as some countries and this website aims to encourage travel to this part of the world and make people see more than just stereotypes. You can visit the beaches of South Carolina, the cities in Georgia and Tennessee and the marshlands of Louisiana.
This website is a travel guide for all things South, featuring accommodation reviews, restaurant recommendations, and activities for all ages and budgets. There is no other travel website as devoted to the region as This Is My South.
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