I don’t want to jinx it but the weather seems to be warming (and drying) up. I feel like the Titanic meme while saying “it’s been 84 years since I’ve seen sunshine.” Ok, a bit dramatic but dang it feels like it’s been raining forever, right? Now that we have a little sunshine, it’s the perfect time to start getting…
If you want to splurge on your travels, go for it. I’m not here to tell you not to and, in fact, my motto is live poor travel well. I love a good vacation splurge too! But, if you’re on a budget and looking to get a little more bang for your buck, here are 10 super easy ways to…
It’s my six month anniversary of living in Fayetteville – how fast the time goes! I had wanted to do a post like this when we first arrived but the move in process was… rough. Not through anything specific to the location, just because of moving on only three weeks notice in the middle of a pandemic. It made finding…
Are you ready for Carvers Creek part two? You might remember I have already blogged the Long Valley Road access section of this park, and today I am following it up with the other side. Truth be told, I went there on a whim expecting it to be the same as the first one I had done. I thought I’d…
This one was a big reminder to take reviews with a grain of salt because the reviews made it seem much more intense than what it actually is. Now, I’m not saying it wasn’t intense for those people. It probably was. But it’s more a reminder to me that the only way to really know what a hike is like…
One thing for sure is that here in North Carolina there’s no shortage of beautiful outdoor experiences. I have another hiking guide for you today that will take you on a slightly less crowded trail that leads to an awesome 5 tiered waterdall. Here’s my guide on how to hike to Little Bradley Falls in Saluda, NC with everything you…
If you are looking for a relaxing getaway, then this is for you. Welcome to the zen zone. Here’s my guide on how to plan a trip to Campobello with everything you need for a relaxing trip – in a treehouse! We stayed here for our family holiday over Christmas break and it was so heavenly that I had to…
It’s visiting alpine Germany, hold the long flight. Yep, you can have an alpine German style getaway complete with beer, bratwurst, and colorful buildings right here in the US of A. Here’s how to spend a weekend in Helen, GA with everything you need to know to prepare for an awesome getaway. It’s definitely a place to add to your…
What are the biggest fears you have when it comes to solo travel? When I’m chatting with people, one of the most common ones that comes up is safety – which is why I try to share a lot of safety tips on my blog. Another one is just that fear of being lost somewhere by yourself. I want to…
If you want to get out of the house and into the outdoors but don’t want to drive too far, I’ve got a great place for you. I like this one because it’s good for just about everyone. If you’re a beginner, there’s easy well-maintained trails, if you want to add some oomph to it, you can run them. If…