While we were staying at the Hyatt Place Charleston Airport/Convention Center, I took Truffles out for a long walk one night. As we were walking along, we went past a place called Big Billy's Burger Joint. It didn't look like a chain, so I googled it as we walked and checked … [Read more...] about Review: Big Billy’s Burger Joint, Charleston SC
Review: Hyatt Place Charleston Airport/Convention Center
After leaving Columbia SC, we made our way down to Charleston. We originally had a reservation at the Aloft Charleston Airport, but cancelled that as they'd recently had several bad reviews. Thankfully at that same time, Hyatt had a short-lived sale on Points + Cash rates … [Read more...] about Review: Hyatt Place Charleston Airport/Convention Center
Byrd’s Cookies Will Give You Wings
"I love your dog!" Shae and I were walking Truffles down Market St in Charleston SC when we heard someone shout this from nearby. Looking to our right, we saw a lady run out the door of Byrd's Cookies. Truffles loves attention, so she immediately wanted to meet this … [Read more...] about Byrd’s Cookies Will Give You Wings
The Peppers Vs. The Pepper Palace Challenge
We're the Peppers. That means that if we see something pepper-related on the road trip, we're going to check it out. And if it involves eating, we're definitely there ;) Shae and I were walking up N Market St in Charleston, South Carolina when we saw Pepper Palace. We … [Read more...] about The Peppers Vs. The Pepper Palace Challenge
Road Trip Mistake #2: Visiting Attractions In Off-Season
When picking states to visit for the first year of our 5 year, 50 state road trip, we decided to head south for the winter and north in the summer. Our thinking was that we should have pretty good weather all year, making it easier to enjoy outdoor activities. We knew … [Read more...] about Road Trip Mistake #2: Visiting Attractions In Off-Season
Columbia SC: Things To Do, Places To Eat & Where To Stay
The first stop on our 5 year, 50 state road trip was Columbia, South Carolina. We visited in January 2018 during a cold snap when there were freezing temperatures on several days. That meant we didn't get to do as many outdoor activities as we might've liked. Having said … [Read more...] about Columbia SC: Things To Do, Places To Eat & Where To Stay
Review: Hampton Inn Columbia I-26/Harbison Blvd, SC
After checking out of the Hyatt Place Columbia/Harbison and spending some time at Columbia Riverfront Park, we made our way to the Hampton Inn Columbia I-26/Harbison Blvd. We booked this stay using points; one of the other reasons we chose to stay at this hotel is because … [Read more...] about Review: Hampton Inn Columbia I-26/Harbison Blvd, SC
Our Tour Of The Woodrow Wilson Family Home, Columbia SC
Having visited the Mann-Simons Site, the final stop on our tour of four historic homes was the Woodrow Wilson Family Home. Growing up in the UK, I didn't learn much about US history at school. These historic home tours were therefore a great way to expand my … [Read more...] about Our Tour Of The Woodrow Wilson Family Home, Columbia SC
Our Tour Of The Mann-Simons Site, Columbia SC
The third stop on our historic home tour in Columbia SC brought us to the Mann-Simons Site. Our first two tours - the Robert Mills House and Hampton-Preston House - were conducted by John, while both this tour and the final house - the Woodrow Wilson Family Home - were conducted … [Read more...] about Our Tour Of The Mann-Simons Site, Columbia SC
Our Tour Of The Hampton-Preston House, Columbia SC
Shortly after our tour of the Robert Mills House ended, we made our way across the street to our second historic home tour - the Hampton-Preston House. Our tour guide from the first house - John - was also our guide for the second house. As we walked to the Hampton-Preston … [Read more...] about Our Tour Of The Hampton-Preston House, Columbia SC