It’s the time of year when we start planning upcoming adventures. There are so many places I recommend visiting in the South, but 2018 will be an important year for many reasons. Each of these destinations has been thoughtfully selected for what is new and exciting in the state. This list also serves as a personal bucket list for places we need to write about! So start … [Read more...] about Where to Go (in the South) in 2018
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Virginia’s Presidential Landmarks
The state of Virginia has deep ties with American history, especially as the place where the founding fathers created our nation. Most colonists to the "New World" arrived in coastal Virginia. History buffs can find countless presidential landmarks across the great state. We've left out the monuments and landmarks in Washington DC, but there is plenty of history there as … [Read more...] about Virginia’s Presidential Landmarks
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
Visiting Virginia’s Breweries
Many travelers know about the wine regions of Virginia and the labels they produce. But the state has also become a hub for craft breweries. Richmond's Scott's Addition neighborhood, in particular, is thriving in the industry, but Charlottesville and the Blue Ridge region also are holding their own. There are also excellent cideries for the gluten-intolerant. This isn't an … [Read more...] about Visiting Virginia’s Breweries
Best Southern Destinations for Outdoors Lovers
The South is a diverse region and while the cities like Nashville, Charleston, and New Orleans get all the glory, it's the great outdoors that really sets it apart from the rest of the country. It's home to one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world as well as one of only two everglades in the world. So whether you're an avid outdoorsman (or woman!) or just looking to … [Read more...] about Best Southern Destinations for Outdoors Lovers