I recently attended TravelCon in Austin, TX, and while I didn’t bring Lady with me for this trip, I was blown away by just how pet-friendly this city really is! Almost everywhere I went to in the “Live Music Capital of the World” boasted dog-friendly […]

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia, the tiny Bavarian-inspired village of Helen, GA is unlike any destination you’ve ever seen! The Bavarian architecture, cobblestone walkways, and wide variety of German-themed events (including the nation’s longest-running Oktoberfest celebration) in Helen, GA make you […]

Located just south of Tampa and St. Petersburg, Fort De Soto Park preserves over 1,100 acres of pristine Gulf of Mexico shoreline, mangroves, wetlands, and hardwood forests. The park’s historic significance and crystal-clear waters attract thousands of tourists each year, many of which come to […]

Peacefully tucked away in the uninterrupted beauty of the Appalachian Mountains, the tiny outpost town of Hot Springs quietly reigns as one of North Carolina’s best-kept secrets. The town was named after the legendary mineral springs that flow freely from the Earth, making it a […]

The Big Apple. The Concrete Jungle. The City of Dreams. New York City is a world-famous destination that goes by many names, but no matter what you decide to call it, your ideas of the big city are sure to include towering buildings, highly-renowned restaurants, […]

During a recent trip to Florida, Lady and I decided to visit my parents in New Smyrna Beach. Being the snowbirds they are, they traded the dismal winter weather of eastern Tennessee for some much-needed Florida sunshine, and who can blame them? Located on the […]

With its gas lamp-lit streets, steeple studded skyline, and antebellum charm, Charleston, SC has captured the hearts of visitors from all over the world and made itself one of America’s must-visit destinations. Multiple publications like Travel and Leisure have recognized this Lowcountry gem as the […]