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If you are visiting Charleston, South Carolina and have time for a one-day side trip, Beaufort is an excellent option. Beaufort (pronounced Byoo-fert in these parts) is about 90 minutes south of its big brother, Charleston. Chocked full of fascinating history, delectable restaurants and stunning natural views, Beaufort is the […]
Spring can be fickle in the northern part of the United States. It may tease you with warm sunshine and bright yellow tulips, then wallop you with snow the next day. When this happens, it makes me long for warm weather. That’s why I love heading south in the springtime. […]
I surfaced to adjust my mask and breathing tube, then plunged back underwater. Suddenly I was face-to-face with the largest fish in the ocean, a 20-something-foot-long, multi-ton behemoth with a mouth almost as wide as a car, and he was coming straight at me. I lunged to my left, avoiding […]
When exploring a new city, it’s good to be prepared with a little knowledge of the sights to see. Although some attractions may be deemed “tourist traps,” that doesn’t mean they should be struck off your list. I discovered this on my first visit to Washington’s “Emerald City” when I explored five […]
For me, summer is the best time to visit ski resorts and mountain towns. No bundling up in a parka or sipping a hot toddy next to a smoky fire. Instead, you will find me in shorts and a t-shirt hiking up a mountain trail, where I will quench my well-earned thirst […]