Washington, North Carolina was settled as early as 1585, though the settlement would officially show up on a map as a settlement in the 1770s. It was first called Forks of the Tar since it borders the Pamlico and Tar Rivers, it was then named in 1776 Washington to honor General George Washington, marking this…
Weekend Getaway
Top 5 Best Things to Do in Tryon, NC
Tryon is a beautiful mountain town located about 50 minutes south of Asheville and an hour and a half west of Charlotte. This small, quaint town is incredibly charming with several restaurants, a wine bar, art galleries, a community garden, and a town square and mural dedicated to Nina Simone. As you are strolling through…
Weekend in Charleston SC: the Best Things to Do in the Winter
For my birthday this year, I told David to forgo any gifts so we could plan a getaway to one of my favorite cities to just wander around aimlessly and enjoy the scenery. We lucked up with a beautiful, sunny weekend in January and thoroughly enjoyed our time in the Holy City. I was grateful…
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…
