Charleston, South Carolina, nicknamed the "Holy City," dates back to 1660 and was then called Charles Towne. It was home to French Huguenots, English colonists, Native Americans, and, later, slaves from West Africa. These people influenced the appearance and culinary scene of the city. Today, … [Read more...] about Caroline in the City Guide to Charleston
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How to Throw a Bachelorette Party in Charleston
If you're a single girl in your twenties, you're sure to attend a bachelorette party, or weekend, at some point. I've been to my fair share and even planned one. So I've taken what I've learned to put together this post on how to have your own pre-bridal bash in the Holy City, my former … [Read more...] about How to Throw a Bachelorette Party in Charleston
The Beauty of America’s National Parks
I didn't intend for this to be such a domestically focused travel year. It just worked out that way. Thanks in part to my expertise in the Southern region, many trips I took were close to home. But I also vowed to see more of my own country this year, which was accomplished during a trip out west … [Read more...] about The Beauty of America’s National Parks
My Favorite Eats of 2016
It's the most delicious time of the year! I love looking back at the last 12 months to see what all deliciousness I was able to consume. This has become a regular feature here (see 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015). In this year alone, I traveled to one country and 13 states. You might be surprised with … [Read more...] about My Favorite Eats of 2016
Photo Friday: Charleston, South Carolina
It's an odd feeling being a tourist in a place you used to call home, but that's just what I did on my most recent trip to Charleston. I went back to the tourist attractions I never went to before and ones I returned to in order to take better photos of. I'm working on an e-book to the Holy … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Charleston, South Carolina