Many "independent" travelers are immediately turned off by the word tour. They picture large groups huddled around a tour guide with an umbrella or worse, a portable microphone, spouting out facts about whatever random attraction they're standing in front of. They picture fanny packs and knee high … [Read more...] about Not All Tours Are Created Equal
Charleston
Photo Friday: Charleston Wine and Food Festival
In between coming down with an upper respiratory infection and becoming a contributor to Sweet Lemon Magazine's Zesty Digest blog, I drove up to Charleston for the Charleston Wine + Food Festival. It always feels good to go back, even if it's not home anymore. I never had the chance to go to the … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Charleston Wine and Food Festival
Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina is one of my favorite cities in the world, but admittedly, not cheap. From February through May, the city's top events keep every hotel in town booked: the Southeastern Wildlife Expo, Charleston Fashion Week, Spoleto Festival USA, Charleston Wine + Food Festival, and the … [Read more...] about Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Charleston
The Joy of Long Walks
Colonial Lake, Charleston, where I walked anytime something was bothering me Something you might be surprised to know about me is that I hate running, despite entering races constantly. I run because I know I should, but I walk because I enjoy it. I enjoy the scenery and it's my favorite … [Read more...] about The Joy of Long Walks
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