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
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My Favorite Farmers Markets
One of the best ways to get to know a city is to explore the local markets. It's also a cheap way to pick up quality products instead of going to the grocery store. I bought a pound of cherries from a farmers market in Split and I swear they were the best I've ever had. Here are some of my other … [Read more...] about My Favorite Farmers Markets
Observations from a Couch Surfing Virgin
I joined the website out of curiosity long before I worked up the courage to do it. I had heard great stories from Andi as well as friends from Charleston who had hosted people. But was I cut out for it? I felt weird about staying at a stranger's house in a strange city, but as I learned, … [Read more...] about Observations from a Couch Surfing Virgin
Charleston Battery Fridays & Farmer’s Market Saturdays
My hope is that one day soon I will actually get around to posting pictures and stories on the days that they actually occur, but one day late isn't so bad. The gals and I before the Charleston Battery game started at Blackbaud Stadium. Free tickets and wristbands. Thanks, City Paper! We … [Read more...] about Charleston Battery Fridays & Farmer’s Market Saturdays