After writing guides for countless publications about Charlotte, including the best places to stay around the city, it became time for our own guide to accommodations. There is a large diversity in the types and prices of properties spanning every loyalty program. We’ve denoted which ones are our picks and which ones come highly recommended on travel websites so that you can … [Read more...] about Where to Stay in Charlotte, North Carolina
Walk the Line Filming Locations to Visit
Walk the Line tells the often-tragic story of music legend Johnny Cash, including his rise to fame, years of substance misuse, and love story with June Carter. The movie won an Academy Award for performances by Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon, both of whom showcased their vocal talents. It also used the real-life places where the "Man in Black" performed. Walk … [Read more...] about Walk the Line Filming Locations to Visit
How to Make a Courir de Mardi Gras Outfit
The Courir de Mardi Gras, or "Mardi Gras run," is a long-standing tradition in Louisiana's Cajun Country. Inspired by celebrations from France, the event entails costumes and mischief. Participants wear costumes meant to mock the aristocracy while visiting homes, begging for gumbo ingredients. The runners, as they're also known, chase chickens across fields. When all of the … [Read more...] about How to Make a Courir de Mardi Gras Outfit
Literary South: Harper Lee
Born in 1926 in Monroeville, Alabama, Nelle Harper Lee was the youngest of a family of four. Her father, A.C., was a lawyer and the inspiration for one of her most famous characters. Her younger brother was her main playmate as her sisters were older, but a young boy named Truman Capote, later a famous author, was also her friend. Capote visited Monroeville during the … [Read more...] about Literary South: Harper Lee
Where to See Live Music in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia is a music lover's paradise, with ties to rap, R&B, country, pop, and electronic. There are countless venues around town to see live music and annual festivals like Shaky Knees and Music Midtown. The city has launched the careers of artists like The Indigo Girls, TLC, OutKast, Childish Gambino, Travis Tritt, Mastodon, and Gladys Knight. This post … [Read more...] about Where to See Live Music in Atlanta, Georgia