Last spring, David and I went to Wilmington for the day and spent the afternoon strolling the riverwalk with Winston & Gizmo. On our walk, we passed Hotel Ballast and added it to our list of places we’d like to stay in North Carolina. We loved the outdoor seating, the pool, and the location of…
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Eastern North Carolina Favorite: Last Saturday Oyster Roast in Jackson
One of my favorite annual events is the Last Saturday Oyster Roast held in Jackson, NC. I started attending this oyster roast back when I was a sophomore in college and I attribute this event to my love of oysters. It has become the one event I really look forward to every year to celebrate…
Top 10 Most Popular Posts of 2018
Every year, I enjoy reflecting on the most popular blog posts of the year when planning new content. When I rebranded, I wanted to intentionally focus more on exploring places in North Carolina and providing travel opportunities to places that are perhaps less explored. I was thrilled to see my passion paying off in my…
2018: Our Year of Travel
David and I were so fortunate to have another year where we were able to prioritize travel and experiences. It was a great mix of North Carolina and beyond and we are looking forward to our continued experiences in 2019. Here is a roundup of 2018: Our Year of Travel. New Orleans Last year, our…
The Best North Carolina Seasonal Holiday Brews
It has been exciting to have seasonally appropriate weather in December to get in the holiday spirit. I traveled to Winston-Salem and Asheville hoping to see snow and cooler temperatures, and then it happened here earlier last week! On our travels, David and I have been sampling seasonal brews for the best holiday beers since…





