Large numbers of Irish immigrants arrived in the American South during the 18th and especially 19th centuries. During the Great Famine, thousands of Irish Catholics arrived in Southern port cities such as Savannah, Charleston, and New Orleans. The Scots-Irish settled in the Appalachian Backcountry a century before. For this reason, there's no better region to experience the … [Read more...] about 6 Southern Destinations to Spend St. Patrick’s Day
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A First Timer’s Guide to Atlanta Food & Wine Festival
Held every summer, Atlanta Food & Wine Festival is one of the southeast's premier events for foodies. It's a popular spot for chefs to preview menus before opening restaurants or for exciting projects to be announced. Some of the country's best culinary talent descend upon midtown Atlanta for four days. The Loews Atlanta Hotel is ground-zero for all activities, but the … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Atlanta Food & Wine Festival
A First Timer’s Guide to Southeastern Wildlife Expo
What is SEWE, you ask? The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, or SEWE for short, is the region's largest showcase of nature lovers through dog competitions, birds of prey shows, arts events, and culinary demonstrations. The expo is typically over the second weekend in February, which often falls on Valentine's Day. The best part about SEWE is that it has something to offer … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Southeastern Wildlife Expo
