Chicago is one of my very favorite cities to visit for a quick weekend getaway. The flights from Raleigh are quick and easy, and it is the perfect spot for shopping, sightseeing, and eating through a big city that is walkable and easy to get around via public transportation or a ride share. Here are…
Hotel Review
Weekend Getaway: Hotel Emeline in Charleston SC, a Review
A few weekends ago, David and I headed to Charleston for a little getaway for an early birthday celebration. Charleston is one of my favorite cities and I was thrilled to call Hotel Emeline our home for the weekend. I had seen Hotel Emeline on my social media feed and when we decided to take…
2021 Review: Our Year of Travel Amidst the Pandemic
This year, I set a goal for myself to visit all 100 counties in North Carolina, and while I did not achieve that goal this year, I had the best time exploring new places, updating old favorite guides, and I am looking forward to continuing to share our adventures exploring my home state. We also…
Boutique Hotels in Raleigh, NC: Heights House Hotel Preview
Last month, I had the opportunity to tour the newest boutique hotel in Raleigh, which is also a stunning historic landmark in Boylan Heights in downtown Raleigh. Not only is it a boutique hotel, it also doubles as a venue and a gathering space. The historic preservation of this building is simply stunning. Keep scrolling…
Places to Stay: The Colonial Inn in Hillsborough NC
In March of 2018, I went on a day trip to Hillsborough for the first time. While I was wandering around the side streets, I came across a beautiful building that had chippy paint, gorgeous double front porches, and these big amazing windows. I wrote the message below in that blog post: The Colonial Inn…
