Western North Carolina is one of the most scenic parts of the state, with its charming small towns and mountain vistas. The region is on Cherokee land, and many of the residents in this area still have Native American ancestry. There are many places to visit, but this guide focuses on Jackson County and its surroundings, including Sylva, Waynesboro, Cashiers, Dillsboro, … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Western North Carolina
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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
North Carolina’s Most Charming Mountain Towns (That Aren’t Highlands)
The mountains of North Carolina are dotted with quaint towns, but it seems that Highlands gets much of the acclaim. But it's far from the only one. Between the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains, visitors will find charming downtowns with local shops and restaurants, as well as cozy inns and cabins. Our favorite North Carolina mountain towns have plenty of … [Read more...] about North Carolina’s Most Charming Mountain Towns (That Aren’t Highlands)
Film Friday: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Set in a fictional Ozarks town, Three Billboards is about a mother sets up three billboards on a country road to call out the small town police who haven't solved her daughter's murder. She clashes with members of her community over the way it's been handled while also trying to find the killer. Frances McDormand stars alongside Caleb Landry Jones, Woody Harrelson, Sam … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
