While Lexington and Louisville are known for bourbon and horses, and Bowling Green is known as the gateway to Mammoth Cave, northern Kentucky has interesting towns worth exploring. Following the curves of the Ohio River, it was an important place for trading, shipping bourbon, and other goods. Today, these communities have their own Bourbon Trail as well as charming … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Northern Kentucky
Covington
Southern Stays: Hotel Covington
Hotel Covington is a boutique hotel in downtown Covington, Kentucky, just across the bridge from Cincinnati, Ohio. The building itself was built in 1912, the state's first skyscraper, and retains some of its historic charms. Called Coppin's Department Store, the luxury shop came out of a winning horse race bet. Men could come here to be decked out in the finest shirts and … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Hotel Covington
The Ultimate Vampire Diaries Fan Guide to Georgia
Starting in 2009 and running for eight seasons, not to mention spawning multiple spinoffs, The Vampire Diaries is one of the most popular series to be filmed in Georgia. Its impact is still seen today as the show gains popularity on streaming platforms. It tells of a young girl who meets a pair of vampire brothers and finds herself falling deeper into their world. The show … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Vampire Diaries Fan Guide to Georgia
Visiting the Real-Life Places from Sweet Magnolias
The hit series Sweet Magnolias on Netflix tells of three lifelong friends dealing with personal struggles in the small town of Serenity, South Carolina. It stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, and Heather Headley. The story is based on the book by Sherryl Woods, author of over 100 romance and mystery novels. She used her time living in between Florida and Virginia … [Read more...] about Visiting the Real-Life Places from Sweet Magnolias
Where to Go (in the South) in 2022
It's nice to think we've gotten to a point where everything is "back to normal," but that just isn't the case. Variants are on the rise but travel hasn't slowed by any means. The last two years have been challenging for the travel industry (and website owners like me!) but I feel hopeful that things are turning around. Now is a great time to support the small towns and … [Read more...] about Where to Go (in the South) in 2022
