Orlando is known for its theme parks but some are Team Disney while others are Team Universal. However, both parks have something great to offer. If you only have time for one, we’ll help you determine which one is right for you based on which each excels at. But to be honest, we think you should see both! If you do want to do both, you can either rent a car to … [Read more...] about Walt Disney World vs. Universal Orlando Resort: Who Does It Better?
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28 Quintessential Southern Movies to Watch
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 them. You can sign up here! I've adapted this list from one I created for my book, This Is My South: The Essential Travel Guide to the Southern States. … [Read more...] about 28 Quintessential Southern Movies to Watch
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