Mardi Gras is one of America's most well-known celebrations, commonly associated with debauchery and Bourbon Street in New Orleans. But the Big Easy isn't the only place that has Mardi Gras! The History of Mardi Gras People use the term Mardi Gras to mean Fat Tuesday. But in actuality, it's a part of a month-long Carnival celebration that includes multiple parades. … [Read more...] about 8 Places to Celebrate Mardi Gras (Beyond New Orleans)
A Football Fan’s Guide to Miami, Florida
It's almost time for The Big Game, and football fans will descend upon South Florida. But Miami, like Atlanta, is a sports city, so there's always something going on. The Orange Bowl, held every January, is also held at Hard Rock Stadium, which is home to the Miami Dolphins and other big football games. The stadium previously hosted the Big Game in 2010. Previously called … [Read more...] about A Football Fan’s Guide to Miami, Florida
Girlfriend Getaway Guide to Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, North Carolina, and its surrounding beaches are the perfect place for a girlfriend getaway, offering outdoor activities, locally-owned shops, and incredible restaurants. The city is an easy drive from Charlotte and elsewhere in North Carolina. You can also fly in and rent a car to explore the area, including Bald Head Island to the south and Topsail Island to the … [Read more...] about Girlfriend Getaway Guide to Wilmington, 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