I've traveled solo in Europe and Australia, but not much in my country. It's easy to road trip with family and friends, but not as easy for the solo traveler. I spoke with Christine Amorose towards the end of her USA road trip about what it's like to travel in the United States, the … [Read more...] about Can You Travel Solo in the USA?
You Can’t Go Home
I've long considered Charleston more of my "home" than Atlanta. While I was raised in Georgia, Charleston is where I did most of my growing up and what made me into the person I am today. It's where I learned to live with others, where I balanced work and play, where I found out the hard way … [Read more...] about You Can’t Go Home
Best Places to Drink in Asheville
Asheville, North Carolina is known as Beer City USA for having the most breweries per capita. Big name breweries like Sierra Nevada and New Belgium have recently added operations on the East Coast with Oskar Blues making plans to do the same. The best places to drink in Asheville are at the … [Read more...] about Best Places to Drink in Asheville
Hostel Review: Sweet Peas Hostel
When my sister Rachel and I decided to go visit our other sister Sammi in Asheville, I knew I wanted to test out another hostel there. I decided on Sweet Peas Hostel, a new spot in the middle of town. When we arrived, we were surprised to hear that the hostel was booked in full for the Bele … [Read more...] about Hostel Review: Sweet Peas Hostel
Hostel Review: Charleston’s NotSo Hostel
I heard about Charleston's NotSo Hostel before I had ever stayed in a hostel myself, long before my backpacking trip through Ireland. I always wanted a chance to stay there, to feel like a traveler in my own city. Now that I've moved away (and visit as often as possible!), I knew it was time to give … [Read more...] about Hostel Review: Charleston’s NotSo Hostel