Are North Carolina’s Outer Banks on your summer travel list this year? I was just there a few weeks ago for a quick girlfriend getaway, and we stayed in Corolla, on the north end of the thin island chain. I’d heard about the lighthouse at Hatteras, the history at Roanoke, and British Ocracoke. I was getting super excited about all of that, and then I mapped it–all those sites are hours away from Corolla! So I shifted gears to figure out what there is to do and see around Corolla. Turns out, there’s a lot!
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A Day at Hollywood Beach, FL
Originally published on 11 January 2008. This is part of a series of e-mails from my graduation trip to the Bahamas and Florida with my friend Terri! Hello all! The last day of Terri’s and my graduation trip adventure was nothing short of fabulous. This is how we spent our day at Hollywood Beach, Florida!Continue reading “A Day at Hollywood Beach, FL”
Last Day in Freeport
Originally published on 10 January 2008. This Throwback post is part of a series of e-mails from my graduation trip to the Bahamas with my friend Terri! Our last day in the Bahamas was so much fun! Terri and I decided to explore a little of the downtown area and see where the people who actually liveContinue reading “Last Day in Freeport”
Magnolia Market at the Silos
This Travel Tip Tuesday, I’ve got everything you need to know about your trip to Magnolia Market at the Silos! If you’re planning a trip to Waco and have any interest in Chip and Joanna Gaines or Fixer Upper from HGTV, this is a must-do! And in case you wondered, they really do plant magnolia trees at all their projects!
10 Reasons to Visit Waco
Why did I choose to visit Waco? My mom wanted to see and shop at the Silos! And once I started watching HGTV’s Fixer Upper featuring the inspirational Chip and Joanna Gaines based in Waco, I wanted to visit to see it all in person! But once we got there, we discovered more and more reasons Waco’s charm has people coming into town in droves. Here are 10 reasons you should consider Waco for your next trip!
Fixer Upper Getaway
After months of anticipation and Fixer Upper research (aka: binge watching), my mom’s birthday trip to Waco, TX, was finally here! We visited the most famous Silos in the world and had so much fun. If you’re thinking of planning your own Fixer Upper getaway, here are some top sites to visit and a few tips to help you make the most of your time in Waco!
Bahamian Shopping Day
Originally published on 9 January 2008. This Throwback post is part of a series from my graduation trip to the Bahamas with my friend Terri. Hey there! Hope all is well with y’all. It rained here yesterday morning, but only for a bit, and by noon, everything was beautiful again! We did some shopping yesterday atContinue reading “Bahamian Shopping Day”
Graduation Trip: Bahamas
Originally published on 8 January 2008. This Throwback post is all about a graduation trip I took with a friend after we both graduated from Tennessee Tech University in December 2007. Hello everyone! I hope y’all are all doing well and have enjoyed your pretty weather. Terri and I are having a blast here inContinue reading “Graduation Trip: Bahamas”