Coffee is one of those things that when you have a steaming cup of really great coffee you know it. Not the blah luke warm coffee that comes out of vending machines at rest areas (have you ever been desperate enough to buy a cup Continue reading →
Downton Abbey: The Exhibition at Biltmore
The Biltmore Estate is known for many things and in past years it has become THE place to see special exhibits. This year is no different as The Biltmore is hosting Downton Abbey: The Exhibition . The exhibition is on display at Amherst in Deerpark Continue reading →
McBryde Garden – National Tropical Botanical Garden
It was a dark and stormy day. Chris and Beth Ann set out for an adventure. Destination: McBryde Garden located in Koloa, Hawaii. Do you think you know how the rest of the story goes? Suffice it to say we had an adventure and one Continue reading →
A Quick Look at Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area – Caesars Head – Jones Gap
We live is such a great area for hiking and nature walks. Chris and I finally took time to go explore Caesars Head State Park in South Carolina. We live so close to the South Carolina border that it is easy to access this park Continue reading →
Sharing Some Local Love – Lézard Brevard in Brevard, North Carolina
Lézard Brevard in Brevard, North Carolina opened months ago but it took me until January to pop in to this local colorful and unique shop. Located at 2395 Greenville Highway it is a place I pass every time I go into town or come home Continue reading →
Would You or Wouldn’t You?
Are you a risk taker? Someone who thrives on adventure? Do you seek out dangerous opportunities? Or do you like to keep things safe and simple and your feet on level ground? We happened upon this bridge when we were in Hawaii and I HAD Continue reading →
Lydgate Farms – A Fifth Generation Operation Thrives on Sustainability
My one wish when visiting the island of Kauai, Hawaii was to be able to tour a chocolate farm. After looking through information we found the perfect place to visit – Lydgate Farms located at 5730 Olahena Road, Kapaa. Farming in Hawaii has seen many Continue reading →
There’s Something to Crow About on Kauai
Getting off the plane at the Lihue Airport in Kauai was pretty uneventful but we quickly discovered something about the island that was a bit unexpected. Chickens are everywhere. Seriously – they are everywhere. There was not a place that we visited on the island that we Continue reading →
Top Food Picks from Kauai, Hawaii
I have not posted too much about our trip to Kauai, Hawaii yet other than our sweet airplane trip. However if you come back there will be several posts sharing some of our favorite things. Today I wanted to share some of the favorite meals Continue reading →
Views from the Sky – Kauai, Hawaii
It’s been a few weeks since our return from the island of Kauai but the memories are fresh in my mind as I write this post. Chris and I celebrated his 60th birthday in style and took advantage of clear skies on December 18th with Continue reading →