One of the best places in the world for a girlfriend getaway is my former home of Charleston, South Carolina. I lived there for four years, two of which were in a house with five other girls so you could say I'm something of an expert. The restaurants, bars, shopping and especially the beaches make … [Read more...] about How to Have a Girls Weekend in Charleston
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Photo Friday: Hilton Head Island, SC
My four years living in Charleston meant I never went to any other beaches. And why would I? I could be laying on the white sand of Sullivan's Island within fifteen minutes of leaving my house. So I missed out on trips to South Carolina's other beaches like Hilton Head Island. The family friendly … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Hilton Head Island, SC
My Favorite Eats of 2014
I've been to five countries and countless cities this year, eating my way through the best food as I went. I think with my stomach at all times and when you flip through the photos from my trip, it shows. Since giving up dairy last November, I've had more limited options than I did in previous years … [Read more...] about My Favorite Eats of 2014
My Favorite Eats of 2013
Why yes, it is that time of year where I get to relive my gluttony favorite meals from my travels of the year. I sure got around in 2013, so my favorite eats are certainly varied. And I've gotten worse about how many pictures I take of my meals, meaning they are much more frequent. To those who have … [Read more...] about My Favorite Eats of 2013
Not All Tours Are Created Equal
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