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A North Carolina Culinary Adventure Around Smithfield, NC
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A North Carolina Culinary Adventure Around Smithfield, NC

One of the best things about travel is all the delicious foods and Smithfield, North Carolina does not disappoint. From brew pubs to steakhouses and everything in between you’ll find something to tempt your tastebuds here. Old North State Food Hall Old North State Food Hall, located in Selma, NC, it is the nation’s first…

4 Great Places To Stay in Thoroughbred Country, South Carolina
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4 Great Places To Stay in Thoroughbred Country, South Carolina

We found four great places to stay in Thoroughbred Country, South Carolina. This area is such a great place to visit and the lodging is just as fabulous. I mean, who wants to stay at a generic hotel when you could stay at one of these unique lodging options? Great Places To Stay in Thoroughbred…

This 150-Mile South Carolina Road Trip is Packed with Fun, Food and Adventure
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This 150-Mile South Carolina Road Trip is Packed with Fun, Food and Adventure

Looking for a fun-filled South Carolina road trip that’s only 150-miles? Simply start in Columbia, Capital City/Lake Murray Country, and make your way to the coast to Myrtle Beach. Along the way explore so many cool stops, hidden gems and tasty treats. I loved this 150-mile South Carolina road trip and was thrilled that we…

From Roadside Fruit Stand to Broadslab Distillery
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From Roadside Fruit Stand to Broadslab Distillery

Making whiskey & moonshine in North Carolina is a multi-generational affair that has a long and deep history in the state. At Broadslab Distillery, located in the moonshine capital of North Carolina, the history continues as Jeremy Norris, owner and master distiller continues the tradition of crafting small batches of my favorite liquor. Jeremy shared…

How To Experience The Sweetness Of The Moravian Cookie Trail
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How To Experience The Sweetness Of The Moravian Cookie Trail

Have you experience the Moravian Cookie Trail in North Carolina yet? I know there are so many great reasons to visit the Tar Heel State from sandy beaches, gorgeous mountains, to Krispy Kreme donuts, NASCAR, and moonshine. However, they also have a rich culinary history with many “trails” to showcase the goodness and one of my favorites…

From Largest Frying Pan to Outdoor Fun in Duplin County, NC
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From Largest Frying Pan to Outdoor Fun in Duplin County, NC

Tucked away in eastern North Carolina between Raleigh and Wilmington along I-40 you’ll find Duplin County, NC.        The area is well-known for its muscadine vineyards and the award-winning wines of the Duplin Winery (located in Rose Hill), but did you know there is so much more to this area than wine?  …

Create An Epic Road Trip With Visits To These Best Bookstores

Create An Epic Road Trip With Visits To These Best Bookstores

I’ve created a guide of some of the best bookstores in the U.S. that have been recommended by friends. I’ve shared their comments about the bookstore, if available, as well. I don’t know about you guys but I love reading, I’ll admit that I mostly read on my kindle because its convenient, but I love…

17 Absolute MUST Things To Do When You’re In Wytheville in Southwest Virginia
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17 Absolute MUST Things To Do When You’re In Wytheville in Southwest Virginia

Location, location, location. Important in business and the same hold true for the small town of Wytheville, VA in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia. Almost everyone traveling from the Midwest to the beaches of the southeast coast will pass through here, but many fail to stop and explore this amazing destination. I’ve visited…

Meeting Ava Gardner
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Meeting Ava Gardner

The Ava Gardner museum in Smithfield, NC takes you back to the golden days of Hollywood when actors and actresses captured the world’s attention with their glamour and style and Ava Gardner was their darling. (c)AvaGarnderMuseum Ava was born in 1922 and raised barefoot and carefree on a small dot-on-the-map town in North Carolina. The youngest…

Why Chetola Resort is The Perfect Mountain Escape
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Why Chetola Resort is The Perfect Mountain Escape

Chetola Resort is “one of the best stays in the Blue Ridge,” according to Southern Living. It’s easy to see why. Upon arrival, I’m completely in love with the landscape, lodging, location, and the abundance of things to do at the resort and in the area. Located in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, Chetola Resort rests…