Without a doubt, the best way to see the South is by car. The region features some of the country's best scenic highways and backroads, so you're never sure of what you'll find. On the Blue Ridge Parkway, you'll wind through one of the country's first scenic highways, cut through the mountains of North Carolina and Virginia. On others, like I-95, you'll find the kitschy … [Read more...] about 10 Essentials for a Southern Road Trip
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Visiting Arkansas’s Breweries
When planning my trip to Arkansas, I was surprised to hear how many craft breweries there are. While mostly contained to Northwest Arkansas and Little Rock, I was able to visit three during my few days in town. I would have loved to check out more, but I figured 3 in one day all by myself was too many. And Luckily for visitors, Arkansas has progressive beer laws that allow … [Read more...] about Visiting Arkansas’s Breweries
Southern Stays: 21C Museum Hotel Bentonville
I first heard about the 21C Museum Hotels chain when they opened their first property in Louisville, Kentucky. I saw pictures of their galleries and signature penguins. They soon opened additional properties in up-and-coming Southern cities, so when I visited Bentonville, Arkansas, I added a stay at the 21C property there to my itinerary. The boutique chain started as a way … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: 21C Museum Hotel Bentonville
Atlanta Food Walks Downtown Southern Food Walk
Atlanta Food Walks started as the brainchild of food and travel blogger (and my personal friend) Akila McConnell. After years of traveling the world and experiencing its cuisines, she came back to her home and sought to teach visitors and locals alike about the food history of Atlanta. The food tour interweaves the city's most important moments with its memorable dishes. I … [Read more...] about Atlanta Food Walks Downtown Southern Food Walk
Small Town Saturday: West Monroe, LA
West Monroe is the sister city to Monroe, which is known for its association with Duck Dynasty and being the home to the first Coca-Cola bottling operation. The small town has a street known as Antique Alley, which is lined with not only antique shops but also restaurants and boutiques. Here you'll find Civil War antiquities and much more. It has a population of around 13,000 … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: West Monroe, LA
