Kary and I were excited to check out Jeju Sauna – the Korean health and wellness spa in Gwinnett County, just north of Atlanta. It wasn’t that long ago that we’d been to South Korea; Jeju Island was our favorite…
Best Things to Do In a Weekend in Gwinnett County GA
If you’re looking for something in the Atlanta area other than big city crowds and traffic, go Gwinnett! Just 30 minutes north of Atlanta, Gwinnett County offers an entirely different experience. Charming small towns dot the landscape and delectable food…
4 Top Things to Do in Loudon County TN
First, there’s that sweet spot – the prime location between Chattanooga and Knoxville. Add to that the million dollar lake views, hiking trails, winery, and antiquing. Finish up with sumptuous food, and you have Loudon County TN, a must see…
Best Things to Do in Albany GA
Albany, Georgia will surprise you. It’s a four-way intersection of southern antebellum charm, outdoor adventure, the civil rights movement, and multiple museum-style attractions. Here are the best things to do! 1. Riverwalk Riverfront Greenway Trail is a 2.4-mile path that…
All Out Adventure: Six Best Outdoor Activities in Columbus GA
Less than a two-mile drive from Atlanta, Columbus’ humid, sub-tropical climate makes it a great year-round choice for outdoor activities, especially water-based adventures during much of the year. It’s a prosperous city, also offering interesting museums and nice gastronomical experiences.…
Beyond the Horses: 18 Fun Things to Do in Thoroughbred Country SC
Named the “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken, South Carolina has been drawing people in since the wealthy Astors, Vanderbilts, and Fields began building their summer “cottages” along Millionaire’s Row in the late 1800’s. But…
Weekend Getaway: 11 Fun Things to Do in Columbia SC
Nestled approximately halfway between world-famous Charleston on the coast and up-and-coming Greenville in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, South Carolina’s capital city is often overlooked as a holiday destination. But Columbia, the first capital named for Christopher Columbus…
Girls’ Getaway: Best Things to Do in the Outer Banks
Four narrow barrier islands skimming more than 100 miles of stunning coastline separate the North Carolina mainland from the Atlantic Ocean, and make up the region of the Outer Banks. Bodie, Roanoke, Hatteras, and Ocracoke Islands are linked together by…
Kayaking Flint River Georgia: That Time My Friends Left Me for Dead (Sort of).
Albany, Georgia has a lot of really fun outdoor pursuits. When I heard our girls’ getaway weekend was going to include on a kayak excursion on the Flint River, I had mixed feelings. I like kayaking…but I don’t love it.…
Things to Do at Lake Murray SC
Called “the jewel of South Carolina,” shimmering, man-made Lake Murray is approximately 50,000 acres in size with more than 600 miles of shoreline. The lake is named after William Murray, the chief engineer who conceived what was “the world’s largest…