Obviously, we're dealing with some tough times at the moment, staying home instead of out traveling. But that doesn't mean we can't plan future adventures! One of my favorite ways to gain inspiration is through movies and television shows. If you're subscribed to our email newsletter, you got a recent newsletter about the best Southern television shows and where to watch … [Read more...] about 28 Quintessential Southern Movies to Watch
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What the Heck is South of the Border?
If you've ever traveled down I-95 between North and South Carolina, you've definitely seen the billboards for miles featuring Pedro, a Mexican cartoon character with a sombrero and sandals. I stopped there countless times driving from Atlanta to Wilmington as well as to Myrtle Beach. South of the Border is just about the only thing in the small town of Dillon, not to … [Read more...] about What the Heck is South of the Border?
The Best General Stores of Western North Carolina
Country stores and general stores were the original one-stop-shops in the South, offering everything from farm equipment to fresh produce. They served as the community hub as they sold the odds and ends for rural areas long before the days of online shopping. From 1865 to 1930 no institution influenced the South’s economy, politics, and the daily life of its people more than … [Read more...] about The Best General Stores of Western North Carolina
The Best General Stores of North Georgia
Country stores and general stores were the original one-stop-shops in the South, offering everything from farm equipment to fresh produce. They served as the community hub as they sold the odds and ends for rural areas long before the days of online shopping. From 1865 to 1930 no institution influenced the South’s economy, politics, and the daily life of its people more … [Read more...] about The Best General Stores of North Georgia
Literary South: Sidney Lanier
Sidney Clopton Lanier was born on February 3, 1842, in Macon, Georgia and developed an early love of music and the arts. Later on, he attended Oglethorpe University, which was then in nearby Milledgeville. It was here that he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, which was founded at the University of Alabama, and graduated first in his class. His studies came … [Read more...] about Literary South: Sidney Lanier
