Posts in Category: Southeast | Top Ten Travel List

10 Must-Dos in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, the biggest city in North Carolina, has become a popular transplant city in recent years. The mild climate, low cost of living, and close proximity to both the mountains and oceans has ...

Things to do in Highlands: A Cool High Altitude Escape in North Carolina

At 4111 feet, Highlands is one of the highest elevated towns in North Carolina. The small community of just over 1000 residents is located within the beautiful Nantahala National Forest. The cool ...

The best water rides in Orlando

Somehow, I almost always end up booking my Orlando trip during the heat of summer, even though I know it’s the hottest, most expensive, and most crowded time of the year. After just one day in ...

20+ Amazing Local Restaurants in Asheville

Asheville is widely considered to be the top foodie destination in North Carolina. While you can find plenty of Southern staples like BBQ, biscuits and gravy, and sweet potato pancakes in town, the ...

Hiking Hotspot: Glen Falls in the Nantahala National Forest

Living in Asheville, I take many daytrips all over the magnificent Western North Carolina region to explore natural wonders and waterfalls. The prime benefit of living here to me is not the highly ...

5 Easy Waterfall Hikes in the Smokies

In recent years, Mike and I lived in both Asheville, NC & Greenville, SC, so we took numerous daytrips and weekend roadtrips to the Smokies. What I love most about living in Appalachia is the ...

Hiking Hotspot: Three Waterfalls Loop in the Great Smokies

We have explored many beautiful waterfalls within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park since relocating to both Asheville and Greenville in recent years. This park sees over 55 inches of rain per ...

Bryson City: Gateway to the NC Smoky Mountains

Mike and I planned a daytrip to Bryson City from Asheville mainly to hike the Three Waterfalls Loop. I also loved exploring the quaint Main Street. I skipped out on the train ride this time around ...

10 Restaurants to try in downtown Asheville

As one of the South’s hottest foodie cities, there are plenty of exciting restaurants to try out in Asheville. Since relocating here, Mike and I have explored the local dining scene nearly ...