Category: Published Articles
Meet Jefferson Davis at the Cross Keys House in Union
The Cross Keys home is considered one of the oldest and most significant homes in the Upstate of South Carolina. The Georgian Colonial mansions’ claim to fame is that Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his military escort ate lunch here on April 30, 1865 on their way out of Richmond, Virginia. Mary Ann Bobo Whitmire [...]
The Revolutionary War Comes Alive at Musgrove Mill
The battle that took place at Musgrove Mill on August 19, 1780 was a short (about 30 minutes) but very bloody battle. In fact, Isaac Shelby, a Colonel that fought both at Musgrove Mill and Kings Mountain stated in his memoirs that the battle at Musgrove Mill was the fiercest battle in which he ever [...]
Follow the Hunger Games in North Carolina
Suzanne Collins’ best-selling trilogy, The Hunger Games, hit the big screen on March 23rd. The young adult novels are set in a post-apocalyptic world where the citizens of Panem (what used to be North America) live in twelve different districts. Read more… This article will appear in the March 2012 edition of the Simpsonville Sentinel [...]
Immerse Yourself in the Past at Historic Brattonsville
Even though the South is steeping with revolutionary history, there are very few places that have the number of acres and buildings in one location that Historic Brattonsville does. With over 775 acres and 30 buildings it’s considered to be one of the most important and heavily visited historical sites in South Carolina. This article [...]
Discover Downtown Knoxville
To me, Knoxville was a city that I’d driven through but had never really stopped to explore until a recent trip took me into the downtown area. Located near both the Appalachian and Smoky Mountains, Knoxville is well-known for its plethora of outdoor activities but it also boasts a hip downtown area with arts and [...]
Ten Tips to Cut Your Business Travel Budget
I have traveled (and still do) a lot for business. After all I am a travel writer! Anyhow, I thought I would share some tips that I have gathered over the years on ways to cut your business travel budget. While I’ve targeted this post for business travel, most tips can also be applied towards [...]
5K Obstacle Course Zombie Race
So anyone that knows me, knows that I am drawn to strange things. Zombies in particular just fascinate me. Well today as I was browsing the internet, I came across this. There’s a company called Reed Street Productions that is putting on 5k obstacle course races across the country. The part that makes this interesting? [...]
Step Back in Time at Leiper’s Fork Village
The quaint town of Leiper’s Fork Village is located just minutes from Franklin, Tennessee but seems miles and decades away. Located on the Natchez Trace Parkway, the crumbling walls aligning the roadway seem to transport you back in time. Upon arriving in the village, we passed an old police car on the side of the [...]
Head to Beech Mountain Resort for Winter Fun
I have to admit that I had always thought Beech Mountain was just a ski resort, so I was pleasantly surprised on a recent visit to find a whole little town at the top of the mountain. Dubbed “Eastern America’s Highest Town”, Beech Mountain sits at an elevation of 5506 feet and offers amazing views [...]
Rare Coastal Dune Lake in Florida
The Northwest coast of Florida is best known for its white sand beaches and Spring Break party destinations. But just off of Highway 30A lies a rare coastal dune lake. To read the full article, click here.
Inside Scoop on Charleston
Charleston is one of my favorite getaway destinations, any time of the year, so I thought I would share some insider tips to make your visit extra special. This article was published January 2012. To read the complete article online, click here.
Five Unexpected Beaches on St. Thomas
St. Thomas is one of the busiest cruise ports in the Caribbean with as many as six cruise ships docked on a given day. It’s an island torn between commercialism, with U.S.-based fast food chains and department stores, and its strong Caribbean history from Christopher Columbus discovering the island in 1493 to regaling tales of [...]
Ring in the New Year at Moon Pie Over Mobile
Who needs to watch a ball drop when you can have the truly Southern experience of watching a giant Moon Pie drop from the sky instead? Yes, you heard that correctly. In Mobile, Alabama on New Year’s Eve, a 12-foot-tall, 350 lb. cookie descends 317 feet from the RSA BankTrust Building downtown while people line [...]
Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens
For 20 years Fantasy in Lights has been one of the best holiday lights shows in the South. Located about an hour southwest of Atlanta, this 13,000 acre park has over eight million lights on display, has attracted over two million visitors and has become a family tradition for many. This article was published December [...]
Apalachicola, Where Oysters Rule
Apalachicola has that small town, laid back kinda feel. Locals greet visitors and each other with a smile and longtime residents know each other by name. But start talking about oysters and look out. Opinions are fierce and debates can grow heated, because in this town, oysters are king. This article was published November 29, [...]
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