Ray Charles Robinson was born in 1930 in Greenville, Florida to a laborer and a laundress. His mother Aretha was only fifteen when she became pregnant by Ray's father Bailey, who was married and had taken her in as a child. To flee the scandal, she moved to Albany, Georgia before returning to Florida after Ray was born. Bailey's wife helped with Ray's upbringing after Bailey … [Read more...] about Ray Charles Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
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16 Lighthouses to Visit in Florida
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 Florida is blessed with over sixteen that travelers can visit. We've left out the ones that are in open water and not easily accessible. Some are also temporarily closed. You'll find the majority clustered around … [Read more...] about 16 Lighthouses to Visit in Florida
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
Weekend Guide to Apalachicola and the Forgotten Coast
The town of Apalachicola sits at the point where the namesake river and bay meet. It was part of Spanish Florida in the 1500s but the area was mostly inhabited by Native American tribes. The British captured the city in the 1700s and it became an important trading port. In the last century, it's been an important place for oyster fishing, but hurricanes and changes in the … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Apalachicola and the Forgotten Coast
11 Small Southern Towns to Visit for the Holidays
If you're planning a trip for the holiday season, consider these charming small towns that feature annual festivities, seasonal decorations, and community events. Tuscumbia, Alabama Tuscumbia is one of the towns that make up the Muscle Shoals region of northern Alabama. It played an important role in the music industry with its recording studios that brought artists … [Read more...] about 11 Small Southern Towns to Visit for the Holidays
