Georgia's Antebellum Trail is one of the oldest parts of the state and has some of the most historically preserved buildings in the South. Travelers can start in Athens, home to the University of Georgia, and end in music mecca Macon or travel in the opposite direction. Athens Athens is home to the University of Georgia and was the stomping grounds for music … [Read more...] about Touring Georgia’s Antebellum Trail
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Culinary Tours of Charleston
Getting to know the food culture of a destination is the best way to understand that place and it's people. It tells you everything you need to know, from the nationalities that settled there to the history. I've lived in the South for most of my life, but if you've never been to the region before, you might be intimidated to order things like grits or sweet tea or collard … [Read more...] about Culinary Tours of Charleston
Kayaking in Charleston’s Shem Creek
Finding an activity that is entertaining for all ages and interests can be difficult, but Charleston, South Carolina, 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 … [Read more...] about Kayaking in Charleston’s Shem Creek
Visiting Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World
If you're visiting New Orleans, Louisiana any time other than Mardi Gras season, it's hard to understand what the festival is all about. It's much more than beads and binge drinking. The Carnival celebrations date back hundreds of years. A visit to Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World allows visitors to see the work that goes into the stunning floats year after year. Kern's … [Read more...] about Visiting Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World
Visiting the Old New Orleans Rum Distillery
On a visit to New Orleans, my friend and I were looking for something to do before our late-night bus home. She did some research on her phone and found a distillery on Frenchman Street, where we were staying. Obviously, we had to check it out. The nice folks at Celebration Distilling, the company behind Old New Orleans Rum, picked us up from the French Quarter, driving us … [Read more...] about Visiting the Old New Orleans Rum Distillery
