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
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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
Photo Friday: Grandfather Mountain, NC
Although it's still warm here in Georgia, when I first got back from Australia, the whole family went to North Carolina for Sammi's graduation. I bundled up in as much clothing as I could but you could imagine my body's dislike to go from one extreme temperature to the next. Before watching … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Grandfather Mountain, NC
Can You Travel Solo in the USA?
I've traveled solo in Europe and Australia, but not much in my country. It's easy to road trip with family and friends, but not as easy for the solo traveler. I spoke with Christine Amorose towards the end of her USA road trip about what it's like to travel in the United States, the … [Read more...] about Can You Travel Solo in the USA?
Best Places to Drink in Asheville
Asheville, North Carolina is known as Beer City USA for having the most breweries per capita. Big name breweries like Sierra Nevada and New Belgium have recently added operations on the East Coast with Oskar Blues making plans to do the same. The best places to drink in Asheville are at the … [Read more...] about Best Places to Drink in Asheville