If there is anything I've taken away from the two years I've lived here in the Upstate, it's that South Carolinians LOVE Charleston. I can always count on my social media feeds to be filled with bright, pastel photos when the weekend comes around because Charleston is the go-to weekend trip for almost everyone I … Continue reading My First Trip to Charleston: The Highlights of my Birthday Weekend Adventure
Category: travel
Are the Mayan Ruins Really Worth the Hype?: My Trip to Altun Ha
In all honesty, my "bucket list" is pretty eclectic. It ranges from being chosen as an assistant in a magic show, to visiting the Shire in New Zealand. And while my bucket list changes from year to year, there are a few items that have never been booted off or shuffled down. Ever since World … Continue reading Are the Mayan Ruins Really Worth the Hype?: My Trip to Altun Ha
Adventuring in Cozumel, Mexico: Reef Snorkeling and Jungle Zip Lining
Loud frat boys, Ron Jon's, ridiculous drinks, and commercialism at its finest- is that a pretty accurate description of what you imagine when you hear Cozumel, Mexico? Me too, well at least that was my perception when I notice it listed on our cruise itinerary last year. So I'll let you decide for yourself, and … Continue reading Adventuring in Cozumel, Mexico: Reef Snorkeling and Jungle Zip Lining
The Best of Alpine Helen: Georgia’s Hidden European Village
This article highlights the "Best of" Alpine Helen, Georgia. A hidden European village in the foothills of Georgia.
The Best of: The Carnival Sunshine
Hello lovelies! Welcome to the very first installment of the "Best of:" series on Southern Dreaming. The month of May and into the first half of June has been nonstop travel for me, so now that I am finally planted back home for a while, I am ready to begin sharing the "Best of" everything … Continue reading The Best of: The Carnival Sunshine
A Girl’s Guide to Traveling Solo
Traveling alone isn't always easy. So here is a crash course in traveling solo.
Turning Your Cubicle into a Zen Paradise
We came back from our second anniversary trip to South America almost a month ago, and reality hasn't been kind. My mind and body had completely embraced our long, salty, lackadaisical days aboard the cruise ship and returning to the walls of my cubicle, the florescence of my office, and the demands of work have … Continue reading Turning Your Cubicle into a Zen Paradise
The Underwater Bounty of Grand Turk
Last year was my first time planning a cruise- we took a 7 day loop to Cozumel, Belize, Honduras, and Costa Maya. Me being new to the cruise planning scene, wasn't sure what days in port would be like, so I played it safe and booked excursions for each day through the Carnival website. And … Continue reading The Underwater Bounty of Grand Turk
The Best of Willemstad, Curaçao in One Day
I had one day to explore Willemstad, Curacao. Check out my adventure.