The South is a diverse region and while the cities like Nashville, Charleston, and New Orleans get all the glory, it's the great outdoors that really sets it apart from the rest of the country. It's home to one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world as well as one of only two everglades in the world. So whether you're an avid outdoorsman (or woman!) or just looking to … [Read more...] about Best Southern Destinations for Outdoors Lovers
Charleston
Film Friday: The Prince of Tides
Based on the book of the same name by Charlestonian Pat Conroy, The Prince of Tides is about a man who falls for his suicidal sister's therapist after trying to repair his family. Nick Nolte, Barbra Streisand, Blythe Danner and George Carlin star in the film adaptation. Filmed In: Beaufort, Charleston, and Fripp Island, South Carolina; additional scenes were filmed … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Prince of Tides
Film Friday: The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys
A group of Catholic school friends get in trouble with the headmistress after she finds a comic they've created in which she is the villain. They plan a prank as payback that will make them local legends. Emile Hirsch, Kieran Culkin, Jena Malone, Jodie Foster and Vincent D'Onofrio star in the film. Filmed In: Charleston, South Carolina; Wilmington, North Carolina If You … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys
Girlfriend Getaway Guide to Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina is one of the best and most popular places for a girlfriend getaway in the South. Between the proximity to the beach, award-winning restaurants, and a street devoted entirely to shopping, it's easy to understand why. This weekend itinerary is ideal for people who have visited the Holy City and seen all its major tourist attractions prior but … [Read more...] about Girlfriend Getaway Guide to Charleston, South Carolina
Visiting South Carolina’s Breweries
South Carolina may have been one of the more recent states to start craft breweries, but they are now making up for lost time. They're now found all over the state but are more concentrated to the Lowcountry. Many started as brewpubs, but changes in laws allow breweries to work independently and sell to go. I visited two breweries on my most recent trip and another a few … [Read more...] about Visiting South Carolina’s Breweries