With a city full of scientists and engineers, it should be no surprise that there are some great breweries in Huntsville, AL. Before I visited Tuscaloosa, I spent four days in Huntsville for the Southern Travelers Explore Conference. During the conference, I was able to go on the craft beer tour which took me to…
From good eats to arts & culture to outdoor activities, there are so many fun things to do in Black Mountain, NC in every season. This small town in Western NC is located just 20 minutes from downtown Asheville along I-40. It’s a great alternative to staying in Asheville if you don’t wanna be right…
There are SO many wineries near Elkin, NC – you’ll find over 40 wineries in the Yadkin Valley total – so no need to worry about finding one you like. There’s plenty to try. While this is just a small selection of the Yadkin Valley wineries, I hope this is helpful if you are planning…
After two trips to Northeast Tennessee, it’s starting to become one of my favorite destinations nearby. It’s the perfect spot for outdoor lovers and foodies! There were so many fun things to do in Bristol, TN/VA and I didn’t have nearly enough time to try them all. Bristol is super convenient to get to since…
After spending a weekend in Williamsburg, VA I can almost guarantee that you’ll want to go back. Whether you’re looking for a romantic weekend getaway, a trip full of adventure, or a fun girl’s weekend, Williamsburg has something for you. I spent a weekend here back in June and then returned this fall for five…
Skiing or snowboarding can be a tough sport to learn. That’s why finding one of the best ski resorts for beginners is so important. When learning to ski or board you want a place that has a great ski school and plenty of beginner terrain for you to practice on. Just because you are a…
A few months ago I decided that I was going to go on my first solo camping trip in Shenandoah National Park. I experienced the same as most female travelers – some family and friends were supportive and others were vehemently opposed. Yes, camping alone as a woman can be dangerous but so can anything…
Who would have known that there would be so many great breweries near Shenandoah National Park? I guess these days craft breweries are popping up everywhere, but I loved visiting each one near Shenandoah and trying new beers as well as the food these places were serving. It was nice to go hiking in the…
The best places to visit in North Carolina depends on what type of getaway you want. There are so many places in North Carolina that I love and deciding where to go for a weekend trip is always a difficult decision. It always comes down to what I’m looking for out of that trip and…
One of my favorite parts of blogging is connecting with other travel bloggers and the community it brings. I’m so glad to introduce Marinella from myopenpassport.net! She’s currently based in New England, but takes the opportunity to travel anytime she can. I’ll turn it over to her. First, I would like to thank Stuck on…