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
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Kayaking on Shem Creek
I was very excited to return to Charleston for my college reunion and in celebration of my sister Sammi's 22nd birthday. Our present to her was something completely out of my comfort zone, a kayaking tour on Mount Pleasant's seafood capital, Shem Creek. I did my research and booked the Shem … [Read more...] about Kayaking on Shem Creek
Things I Miss Most About Charleston
It was my home for four years and where I made some of my best memories. Every time I see someone's Facebook update about something happening in Charleston, I think I die a little inside. The fact that Charleston in summertime is the best anywhere is especially painful as I am typing this on my … [Read more...] about Things I Miss Most About Charleston
A Day at the Museum
Having never been to the Charleston Museum and needing to check it off my Charleston list, I spent yesterday checking out their exhibits as well as touring the Joseph Manigault House. It's one of the oldest museums in the country and used to be housed at the College of … [Read more...] about A Day at the Museum
Here’s to the Class of 2010!
Graduation announcements, front and back, made by yours truly Filing into the Cistern It was an early morning for a graduation. I woke up at 7:40 when Rose called me to get up. We downed one mimosa and hopped in the car, listening to some Ludacris on the way. Of course. Throwing our fake … [Read more...] about Here’s to the Class of 2010!