Few writers have captured the Lowcountry quite like Pat Conroy. He was born on October 26, 1945, in Atlanta, Georgia, to his father, a Marine, and his mother, a homemaker. The Conroys, including Pat and six other children, moved around based on military postings. After high school, Pat attended The Military College of South Carolina, also known as The Citadel, in Charleston. … [Read more...] about Literary South: Pat Conroy
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10 Lighthouses to Visit in South Carolina
Lighthouses were created to safely signal to incoming boats and once were found throughout the Southeast. Few remain today because of erosion and hurricanes, but South Carolina is blessed with ten that travelers can visit. We've left out the ones that are in open water and not easily accessible. Most are clustered around Charleston and Hilton Head Island. Bloody … [Read more...] about 10 Lighthouses to Visit in South Carolina
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
The Ultimate Guide to the South Carolina Coast
Charleston, South Carolina is frequently mentioned as one of the top travel destinations in the United States but it also serves as an ideal base for exploring the rest of coastal South Carolina. Travelers can reach the northern and southern borders within two hours down the 180 miles of coastline. The communities up and down the coast have plenty to offer, perhaps even as … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to the South Carolina Coast
