The second stop on our 5 year, 50 state road trip was the beautiful city of Charleston, SC. Many different people told us in advance that we'd love it there and they were right. It had been snowing in Charleston a week or two before we arrived, but it was thankfully a little … [Read more...] about Charleston SC: Things To Do, Places To Eat & Where To Stay
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Running the Shrimp and Grits 5K in Charleston, SC
As I've mentioned before I'm a member of the Hogwarts Running Club (HRC). There are a lot of great things about being a member of this virtual running club. I get to chat about my love of Harry Potter with people who actually want to hear about (sorry hubs!), I work towards my … [Read more...] about Running the Shrimp and Grits 5K in Charleston, SC
Review: Lost Dog Cafe, Folly Beach, South Carolina
While visiting Charleston, we stopped in at The Black Dog General Store seeing as we have a black dog and had been to their store in Savannah a couple of months beforehand. I was chatting to Lewis (one of their staff members) and he recommended a few places to visit in and … [Read more...] about Review: Lost Dog Cafe, Folly Beach, South Carolina
15 Photos That Show Why We Loved Downtown Charleston, SC
Before we left on our 50 state road trip, we had tons of people tell us that we'd love Charleston, South Carolina. When we first arrived in the city, Shae and I stayed at a Hyatt Place in North Charleston. When nearing the hotel, we remarked to each other that Charleston … [Read more...] about 15 Photos That Show Why We Loved Downtown Charleston, SC
BBQ To Die For At Rodney Scott’s BBQ, Charleston SC
"I bet that's one of those hole in the wall places that doesn't look like much but which is amazing." That's what I said to Shae as we drove past Rodney Scott's BBQ in Charleston, South Carolina. The Airbnb we were staying at was around the corner, so we drove past Rodney … [Read more...] about BBQ To Die For At Rodney Scott’s BBQ, Charleston SC
Here’s Why The Kazoobie Kazoo Factory Doesn’t Blow
Happy National Kazoo Day! I know - we didn't know that was a thing either until a few days ago when we visited the Kazoobie Kazoo Factory, Museum & Gift Shop in Beaufort, South Carolina. A friend had recommended visiting the factory and, seeing as we love finding quirky … [Read more...] about Here’s Why The Kazoobie Kazoo Factory Doesn’t Blow
A Trip Back In Time At Fort Sumter
When we were looking into things to do in Charleston SC, the most common recommendation we received was to visit Fort Sumter National Monument. When the weather was finally a little warmer (we were visiting in January during a cold snap), we decided that was a good day to … [Read more...] about A Trip Back In Time At Fort Sumter
Review: Big Billy’s Burger Joint, Charleston SC
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
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
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