While Maine will always be home, I know the Pine Tree State isn’t my “forever home.” Someday, if and when, I return back to the United States, I’ll be looking for that special place that feels like home, but is new and exciting. In the recent years I’ve begun to explore a bit of the South and I’ve fallen head …
My 15 Favorite Travel Moments of 2015
2015 was a great year for me in terms of travel. My travels brought me to two continents, seven new countries and many new cities. While I love new stamps in my passport (which I also had to get a new one once I got home from Europe in June), travel isn’t about how many countries I can cramp into …
My 12 Favorite Travel Photos of 2015
As 2015 comes to a fast close (where did the year go?), I’ve begun my annual reflection of the year. While I’ve been incredibly busy with projects and work lately, I’ve also begun the long process of getting ready to move halfway across the globe. So many things to do on my “to-do” list and it keeps growing! While I …
How to Travel Charleston on a Budget
Charleston, South Carolina is a must visit American city. It’s full of beautiful, unique architecture, seafood and grits, southern charm, and centuries of rich history. I absolutely fell in love with the city during my short three days in January, and I can’t wait to go back again soon. I’m not the only one who thinks that Charleston is a …
A Walking Civil War History Tour of Charleston, South Carolina
I arrived in Charleston mid-morning on Saturday and took the local city CARTA bus from the Airport for $1.75 into town and walked to the NotSo Hostel to drop off my stuff. I was excited to be in Charleston! From the second that I landed at the airport I knew that Charleston was going to a city that I would want to …
Hostel Review: NotSo Hostel – Charleston, South Carolina
Exploring Charleston, South Carolina has always been high on my travel priority list, but I always thought I couldn’t afford it. Hotel prices are expensive in Charleston! My original plan was to CouchSurf, but the couple of people I made contact with were located in an area of town not well serviced by public transportation. Bummer! And then I discovered …
An Architecture Tour of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina is home to some amazing and unique architecture that can only be seen in Charleston. Trust me, it’s worth the expense to visit Charleston to see its charm and beauty. And then you’ll never want to leave! On my last day in sunny, warm Charleston, I participated in the Charleston Architecture Tour with Free Tours by Foot. …
Discovering Charleston – The Historic Charleston Tour with Free Tours by Foot
The city of Charleston, South Carolina has been around since the beginning of time. Okay, maybe not the beginning of time, but it has been around since the beginning of America. Charles Towne was founded in 1670 by eight of King Charles II of England’s loyal followers. The original settlement was actually a few kilometers up the Ashley River, but …
Doors and Iron Gates of Historic Charleston, South Carolina
The city of Charleston, South Carolina stole my heart in a matter of seconds. I had high expectations of this city that I often dream of visiting. There is just something about the South that makes this Yankee girls heart swoon at the site of Lilly Pultizer, sweet tea, and biscuits and gravy. My three days in Charleston were short …
A Love Letter to Charleston
Dear Charleston, I’m not a girl who believes in love at first sight or fairytale endings. I have never thought that Prince Charming is going to come and sweep me off my feet. It’s takes a lot for me to fall head-over-heels for something. I can be tough to please and have high expectations. Charleston, I’ve been dreaming of you …