The North Georgia Mountains are made up of incredible towns that are the perfect weekend getaway. Only two or so hours from Atlanta, the region is the ideal balance of a leisurely pace and easy connectivity. Whether it's your first time or you're a seasoned visitor, there's always something new to find. Here are some of our favorite experiences that you can only have in the … [Read more...] about 7 Must-Do Experiences in the North Georgia Mountains
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Weekend Guide to the North Georgia Mountains
The North Georgia Mountains are among the oldest in the nation, nestled between the Blue Ridge and Appalachian mountains. There are dozens of towns tucked among them that make for incredible retreats. This guide includes some of the most popular towns. There are additional guides to Helen, Blue Ridge, and Blairsville as well as the places in Dawsonville and near Amicalola … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to the North Georgia Mountains
Where to Go in the South in 2021
When I sat down to write this post last year, I had no idea that the world would essentially stop a few months later. I took my final flight of the year on March 13 home from Memphis. But in the coming months, people started to travel again, mostly close to home and by car. Our guides became a helpful source of information. Thinking about what travel should look like in … [Read more...] about Where to Go in the South in 2021
Moonshine: Born in the South
White lightning. Mountain dew. Hooch. Moonshine may conjure images of backwood "pappies" distilling liquor in creeks at the risk of getting caught by the Feds. You might have even seen the popular television show Moonshiners or the film Lawless. One thing is for certain and it's that the illegally distilled, high proof, unfiltered corn whiskey is something you'll only find … [Read more...] about Moonshine: Born in the South