Monasteries may seem like an odd attraction for visitors, but you might be surprised what they have to offer. Some have National Register of Historic Places-listed buildings while others host personal retreats for those looking to get away from the noise of their daily lives. Whether you're one of the faithful or not, these places are worth another look. St. Bernard Abbey, … [Read more...] about 13 Monasteries to Visit in the South
Charleston
Where to Stay in Charleston, South Carolina
After writing guides for countless publications about Charleston, 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 … [Read more...] about Where to Stay in Charleston, South Carolina
The Notebook Filming Locations to Visit
Romantics swoon over the book-turned-film The Notebook, starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, which was filmed around Charleston, South Carolina. It's one of the most popular movies filmed in the city, based on the book by Nicholas Sparks. While many of the locations were changed or developed for the film or on private property, there are a handful of places used in the … [Read more...] about The Notebook Filming Locations to Visit
Where to Find Street Art in Charleston
While you may not consider Charleston, South Carolina, to be home to any sort of arts scene, one of the twentieth century's most notable street artists, Shepherd Fairey, hails from the Holy City. You can see his work, along with many others, throughout the area. While originally the street art scene was limited to stencils and wheat paste, large-scale murals are becoming … [Read more...] about Where to Find Street Art in Charleston
Literary South: Edgar Allan Poe
This is a part of a series called Literary South, which highlights important literary landmarks and the writers and authors who made them known. Born on January 19, 1809, in Boston, Massachusetts, Edgar Poe lived with his mother, an actress, after his father abandoned the family. She died shortly after his birth and he was adopted by the Allan family, whose name … [Read more...] about Literary South: Edgar Allan Poe
