After my trip to Columbus, Ohio a few years ago, my eyes were opened to the joys to be found in the Midwest. In fall of 2019, it was announced that the next Society of American Travel Writers meeting would be in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, so I got excited about seeing a new city. Unfortunately, the event … [Read more...] about A Weekend in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Caroline in the City Guide to Charleston
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
Why I Love Mississippi
If I had to name my favorite state beyond the places I've lived, the answer might surprise you. It's a state often overlooked by travelers. Often overlooked by politicians looking for votes. Often thought of with assumptions of backwardness, the same ones lumped onto Georgia. It's still considered … [Read more...] about Why I Love Mississippi
Dreams Coming True at Celebration of Harry Potter
I always dreamed of visiting a magical place I'd read about in books. The books that I started reading in middle school that turned into the movies I saw at midnight year after year. I visited the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort for the first time last year, decked out in … [Read more...] about Dreams Coming True at Celebration of Harry Potter
Caroline in the City Guide to Chicago
Don't call it Chi-town or the Second City. Chicago, Illinois is the first in many things and rivals fellow American cities in terms of its cultural offerings and restaurants. Once home to Native American tribes and fur traders, the city's turning point was the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893. … [Read more...] about Caroline in the City Guide to Chicago