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Traveling Light: A Carry-On Packing List for San Diego in the Winter
Opening up my suitcase and sharing my real-life packing list for a winter getaway to San Diego, California. My deepest apologies to friends and strangers I encountered in the days leading up to our...
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A Review of Size-Inclusive Outerwear from Universal Standard
As I write this, Charlotte is in the middle of a warm spell, with temps inching above 70°F. These sunny late winter days are absolutely glorious, considering my home city is one that begs you to...
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The Winter 2025 Skincare Edit
If you performed a skin analysis on my face in the winter, I’m quite confident the results would tell you that my skin composition is about 75% lotion and 25% skin. For the first time ever, I...
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10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Attending My First Travel Blogging Conference
“I don’t think my business cards are going to make it,” I told Michael flatly. “It looks like they’ll be here tomorrow, after I’ve already left.” It was the morning before I was scheduled to leave for...
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A Charming Weekend Getaway Guide to Seneca, South Carolina
Sharing your essential weekend guide to Seneca, South Carolina. — When I saw that the Southern Travelers Explore conference was going to be held in Oconee County, South Carolina, I could barely...
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Traveling Light: A Carry-On Packing List for a Weekend in Seneca, South Carolina
You don’t see business travel packing lists around here often, which makes me extra excited to share this one from my recent weekend at a blogging conference in Seneca, South Carolina. Except… this...
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Is Petite Studio Worth It? A Petite-Friendly Clothing Brand Review
Sharing my honest thoughts on Petite Studio, a brand designed by and for petites I’ve always been on the shorter side. At age 16, I remember crying for hours when my doctor told me I’d be 5’3″...
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Checking In: A Luxurious Stay in the Heart of Charlotte at The Ivey’s Hotel
Welcome to Checking In: a series dedicated to the places we stay when we travel. Today we’re making a quick trip to Uptown, for a glamorous staycation at The Ivey’s Hotel in Charlotte. Whenever I’m...
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8 Great Date Night Restaurants in Charlotte That Won’t Break the Bank
Your go-to guide to some of the best date night restaurants in Charlotte, North Carolina — Romance at restaurants doesn’t have to come wrapped in softly spoken service, over-the-top menus, chairs...
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24 Things You Should Know Before Renting a Car and Driving in Ireland
Do you really need a rental car in Ireland? Technically, no. You can absolutely see many of the country’s cities and towns by rail or bus, and fill in the gaps with day tours to visit some of the more...
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