On a recent visit to North Carolina I spent a day exploring the countryside, stopping along the way at some of the most fascinating little pottery shops you can imagine. For some of the potters, the work dates back several generations and their technique learned while they were still children. For others, the craft started …
Did you know that the North Carolina Zoo is the world’s largest natural habitat zoo? Nope – I didn’t either! I also didn’t know that such a great location was a mere 3 hours away from home. I’m learning about all sorts of new places to visit! Do you want to feed a giraffe? Feed …
What! Whiskey Prison! I had no idea what the heck that could mean! I had no idea what to expect! I couldn’t imagine what whiskey had to do with prison! At the corner of Highway 73 and Dutch Road in Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, just about 20 minutes from Charlotte, I found out exactly what …
On a recent trip to Cabarrus County, North Carolina, I found out all sorts of really neat and cool things to do in the area. I’m embarrassed to say I was surprised. Why? Because I live a mere 3 hours away by car, and I had no idea! I think that we often take for …
I was thrilled and over the moon excited when I was invited to attend the Travel Media Showcase (TMS) in August for two reasons. I love how TMS works with and for travel writers and I love Grapevine, Texas! About Travel Media Showcase Each year TMS brings together print and broadcast travel media to meet …