Ben's Chili Bowl has been a Washington DC landmark since its opening in 1958 by newlyweds Ben and Virginia Ali. It has been honored with an America's Classics award from the James Beard Foundation. Located in the U Street Corridor, this neighborhood was the city's version of New York's Harlem during the 1960s race riots. The restaurant has all its original interiors, … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: Ben’s Chili Bowl
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Southern Stays: Charleston’s Not So Hostel
Charleston, South Carolina may be a college town, but it's catering more and more to the upscale luxury crowd these days, specifically with five-star hotels and James Beard award-winning restaurants with long waiting lists. But in 2002, owner Claire Cunningham decided to take her experiences staying in hostels in Europe to open the city's first budget-friendly … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Charleston’s Not So Hostel
Southern Stays: Capital View Hostel
My time in Washington DC on my #Tweet2Toronto journey for my other site was entirely too short, but I did have a little less than 48 hours in our nation's capitol. I had heard through a hostelmate back in Miami about Lofty Hostel. When I contacted the owner, Roma, about staying there, she put me up for the night in her other location, Capital View Hostel, a short walk from the … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Capital View Hostel
Kayaking in Charleston’s Shem Creek
Finding an activity that is entertaining for all ages and interests can be difficult, but Charleston is a place that caters to everyone. Shopaholics can indulge in the King Street boutiques while sports buffs watch a Charleston Riverdogs baseball game. Foodies especially can hang out after hours with chefs and dine in the many highly-rated restaurants. But for the outdoors … [Read more...] about Kayaking in Charleston’s Shem Creek
Visiting Grandfather Mountain
You might not find yourself in Linville, North Carolina unless it's ski season or you're visiting a student at nearby Appalachian State University. But the town's claim to fame is a park known as Grandfather Mountain, which looks like the craggy face of an old man, at 5,946 feet high. The History of Grandfather Mountain Some of the rock formations within Grandfather … [Read more...] about Visiting Grandfather Mountain
