As a native North Carolinian, one of my favorite things to do is to share my favorite experiences of what to do and see in the state. North Carolina has a lot to offer, and it is important to note that tourism dollars help fund public schools, which is another passion of mine. So, today,…
Asheville
The Best Time To Go To Asheville North Carolina
While I absolutely adore highlighting small towns in North Carolina, there are a few of the larger cities that I just cannot help but swoon over. And one of those cities is Asheville. I mean, my goodness! It has it all! Art, hiking, shopping, dining, bars, and history. Asheville is approximately 4 hours from Raleigh…
Holidays at the Biltmore Estate: a Complete Visiting Guide
As a native North Carolinian, I grew up learning about the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, though it wasn’t until December 2020 that I had my first visit to the estate. I’ll be honest, I truly wasn’t sure what to expect and I certainly underestimated just how much there is to do on the property. I’ve…
2020, a Year in Review: our Travel Adventures
For the past few years, David and I have prioritized traveling and experiencing new places, no matter how short the distance. Obviously, COVID-19 put a rather large damper on any travel plans people had in 2020. So, this post won’t look remotely like what was originally planned in January of last year, we were able…
Christmas in Asheville: a Weekend Getaway During the Holidays
One of the items on my North Carolina bucket list is to visit the spectacular Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC, especially at Christmas. I’ve mentioned before that Asheville is one of our favorite places in North Carolina to explore and we made a return trip back this winter to finally visit the Biltmore. Honestly, as…
