One of my goals for 2021 is to visit all 100 counties in North Carolina and it has been quite a bit of fun to do! When I started writing about North Carolina, I wanted to share the best that my home state has to offer. It has been quite a fun experience over the…
Western North Carolina
20 Moments I am Grateful for in 2020
In these first couple of weeks of 2021, I am still finding myself looking back on the year with a level of gratitude. While our worlds were turned upside down and there was so much uncertainty and unknowns, I find myself reflecting back grateful for having a home where David and I were able to…
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…
Western NC Wineries: 6 Wineries to Visit During your Next Girls’ Weekend
Ever since my first trip to the Surry County last year to celebrate my birthday, I have been raving about the wineries and experience. I recently made a return trip to visit 6 wineries for the ultimate girls’ weekend. This is such a spot for a quick weekend trip because it’s about 2.5 hours from…





