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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Photo Friday: New Orleans, LA
My college friend Marina and I were chatting over dinner one night on her visit home from Portland, where she was living at the time. We discussed taking a trip to New Orleans since I hadn't been since I was young and she had never been. But as most conversations happen, I quickly forgot. Flash … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: New Orleans, LA
Drinking in New Orleans
Mention New Orleans to anyone and a few words will pop into their heads. Mardi Gras, Bourbon Street, open container and debauchery may be just a few. But there is so much more to the city's drinking culture. It's ironic that of the places where you can walk around with an open container of … [Read more...] about Drinking in New Orleans
My Favorite New Orleans Meals
The heart of New Orleans, and the South in general, is in the food. No trip to the city is complete without indulging in the many tasty dishes, some traditional and others less so. Here are my favorite meals from my weekend in New Orleans, Louisiana. Beignets, Café du Monde If you've never … [Read more...] about My Favorite New Orleans Meals
Experiences, Not Expenses
Throughout my travels, I've learned that sometimes it's not about keeping things as cheap as possible. It's the experiences, not expenses that you remember years later. Some travel splurges are worth making. While I may stress at the time about adjusting my budget for those tours, accommodations or … [Read more...] about Experiences, Not Expenses