If you have a dog who side-eyes you every time the suitcase comes out, this one is for you. Ruthie B has logged some serious miles with us this year — from a tree tent in the mountains to a porch swing on the coast — and along the way we have found a handful…
Dog-friendly travel
Meadowbrook Inn Blowing Rock: A Pet-Friendly Review (2026)
It is hard to believe how much has changed in the past few years, and I am so excited to share this updated Blowing Rock getaway with you! This trip was extra special because David and I brought our two dogs, Winston and Ruthie, along for a mountain weekend at the Meadowbrook Inn—and I can…
A Hillsborough NC Day Trip with Your Dog (Raleigh & Durham, You’re So Close)
If you have been sleeping on Hillsborough NC as a day trip destination, let this be your wake-up call — especially if you have a dog who deserves a Saturday adventure beyond a walk around the neighborhood. We spent a full day here with our dog Ruthie B, and I am telling you — this…
Two Rescue Dogs Walk into a Village: Our Dog-Friendly Fearrington Staycation
When we told our two rescue dogs we were going on a staycation, they did what they always do — one did her tippy-tappy dance and the other stared at us with his deep, philosophical suspicion. By the time we pulled into Fearrington Village, even the skeptic had his nose pressed against the back window…
