When I sat down to write this post last year, I had no idea that the world would essentially stop a few months later. I took my final flight of the year on March 13 home from Memphis. But in the coming months, people started to travel again, mostly close to home and by car. Our guides became a helpful source of information. Thinking about what travel should look like in … [Read more...] about Where to Go in the South in 2021
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11 Small Southern Towns to Visit for the Holidays
If you're planning a trip for the holiday season, consider these charming small towns that feature annual festivities, seasonal decorations, and community events. This post contains affiliate links. Tuscumbia, Alabama Tuscumbia is one of the towns that make up the Muscle Shoals region of northern Alabama. It played an important role in the music industry with its … [Read more...] about 11 Small Southern Towns to Visit for the Holidays
The Best Places to Celebrate Hanukkah in the South
While there are plenty of places known to celebrate Christmas in the South, we can't forget about one of the other major holidays during the season: Hanukkah. The celebration in December honors the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. This post contains affiliate links. Atlanta, Georgia The city of Atlanta has a large Jewish population dating back to the … [Read more...] about The Best Places to Celebrate Hanukkah in the South
Southern Stays: The Candler Hotel
A great addition to the hotels of downtown Atlanta is The Candler Hotel. The 17-story high-rise was the tallest in the city when it was built in 1906. It was constructed by Asa Griggs Candler, the founder of Coca-Cola. The building itself was originally created as an office complex, home to the headquarters of Central Bank and Trust. Johnnie Cochran had an office here, along … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Candler Hotel
The Best Day Hikes Near the Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail is one of America's greatest hikes, running over 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine. It takes hikers many months and plenty turn around shortly after starting. But you can still "hike the AT" without committing to its entire length. Check out one of the many day hikes near the Appalachian Trail that you'll find in Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and … [Read more...] about The Best Day Hikes Near the Appalachian Trail
