Romantics swoon over the book-turned-film The Notebook, starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams. which was filmed around Charleston, South Carolina While many of the locations were changed or developed for the film or on private property, there are a handful of places used in the movie that you can visit on your own. The American […]
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Gameday Guide to Durham, North Carolina
It’s fall in the South, which means a few things. The humidity has started to lessen and the temperatures started to lower. The students are back in school. And college football season is upon is. No matter what team you root for, the region has so many great college towns with plenty to offer beyond […]
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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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 […]
Visiting Vicksburg National Military Park
Set on the Mississippi River, the town of Vicksburg was the site of one of the Civil War’s most important battles. The Confederates had previously held control over the important body of water all the way into the Gulf of Mexico. It brought in soldiers, weapons, and much-needed resources. Even President Abraham Lincoln saw the […]
Visiting the Spiritualist Colony of Cassadaga
“Cassadaga, oh yeah. That’s where you’re going to find the center of energy.” -Clairaudients (Kill or Be Killed), Bright Eyes The only indicator directing travelers to Cassadaga is a small sign near the exit on the highway. Those heading to the theme parks of Orlando could easily miss it, never knowing about the historic community […]
A Night at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville
For music fans, the Grand Ole Opry is an unmatched experience to see the stage that launched countless careers. The humble radio show that started as a form of entertainment long before the days of television. It continues its legacy for the next generation. Other radio shows like it have existed over the years, like the […]
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Southern Stays: Unscripted Durham
Originally the defunct Jack Tar Hotel, Unscripted Durham is the first of a brand from Dream Hotels, a boutique chain with locations in New York City and beyond. Taking its inspiration from the midcentury style of the building, its historic nature allowed them to retain details like original tiles and the exterior design. It opened […]
Southern Stays: Hotel Clermont
Southern Stays is a series in which we will review a property, whether it be a hostel, hotel or other form of accommodation. To suggest a property please leave a comment or email us. For many years, Atlanta, Georgia didn’t have boutique hotels, just large chain hotels near downtown. But Hotel Clermont changed all of […]
Southern Stays: Westin Cape Coral Resort At Marina Village
Southern Stays is a series in which we will review a property, whether it be a hostel, hotel or other form of accommodation. To suggest a property please leave a comment or email us. Just outside of Fort Myers, the Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village is the perfect Florida getaway. Overlooking the Caloosahatchee […]
Southern Stays: Plantation on Crystal River
Southern Stays is a series in which we will review a property, whether it be a hostel, hotel or other form of accommodation. To suggest a property please leave a comment or email us. The Crystal River area is known for being a place to connect with nature, especially the sea life that live in […]