I have spent my entire life (minus a few years spent out of the country) in Southern California. I grew up in the Greater Los Angeles area, where you can find nearly any kind of cuisine you enjoy or want to try. We all have our favorite spots that call us back again and again, but I have to say, finding new places to enjoy a fabulous meal just never gets old. I recently had the opportunity to try a newcomer on the proverbial block,

What used to be Citizens Bank on East Main Street in downtown Rock Hill is now a French bakery and café called Amélie’s. The building is over 80 years old, has five stories, and underwent major renovations after it was purchased from the city in 2005 totaling $1 million. Amélie’s occupies the first and second floors of the building

One of the best things about Alaska is its quaint little towns. Scattered all across the state, these little hamlets each have their own brand of charm. Here’s a little town that’s so adorable that it will steal your heart forever once you visit. Continue reading to learn more about what makes visiting Seldovia, Alaska, so very charming.

Instead, it's a fascinating look into some of the darker aspects of Savannah history. My tour guide was excellent, and the perfect mix of entertaining and creepy. The tour was suitable for all ages.

It's fitting that the tour will take you right past the Savannah River, as it's actually the deadliest "murderer" in city history. The tour guide stated that an average of two people a year drown in its murky waters.

I am a big fan of the staycation – whether in the strictest sense of staying home, ordering in, and pampering myself, or in the slightly broader sense of staying somewhere close to home just to get a little break from my normal routine. As much as I love flying halfway around the world for an adventure, a great room, lovely hospitality, and a unique dining experience not far from home is sometimes all I need for the perfect reset.