Lowcountry Bella

The last stretch of our New England journey carried us through Ipswich and Salem, another perfect autumn day with the convertible top...

We left Newport behind and drove north, greeted by the first rain of our New England adventure. By the time we rolled into Kennebunkport,...

Newport, Rhode Island, is where history, elegance, and salty sea air meet in the most irresistible way. The harbor is alive with energy,...

Sometimes a place sweeps you off your feet the moment you arrive, and that’s exactly what happened during our quick but magical getaway...

Boston has a way of pulling you right in. The mix of old-world history and modern city energy is pretty cool. On our first day, we dove...

Every trip to Seabrook and Kiawah feels like a breath of fresh air, where the landscape stuns and the deep-rooted history invites you to...

Venice was a mixed bag, beautiful, chaotic, and unforgettable. After a smooth train ride from Sirmione, things took a wild turn when we...

Of all the places we visited on this trip, Lake Garda, specifically the charming town of Sirmione, completely stole my heart. While the...

I can now say with certainty, Milan was a one-and-done for me. Just like with the big cities here in the U.S., the hustle and bustle no...

Key West is becoming more of my world than ever before. Another amazing week in our winter paradise, this place has slowly evolved from a...

The final leg of our trip through France took us to Normandy. After leaving Amboise, we drove for another three hours, with the journey...

It was tough to leave Paris, and as I mentioned, 3 nights wasn’t enough. But the drive to Amboise was very scenic.  We stopped in the...

I waited a bit to write this one, it deserved good, deep thought, and homage.  I loved Paris a lot more than I thought I would. It was a...

They say London is not well known for their cuisine.  We had the usuals, beef Wellington, fish and chips, Yorkshire pudding, scones with...

As Debby rolls in to the Lowcountry, everyone is asking if our old friend will make an appearance. Legend holds that the Gray Man is the...

Our last stop on our wine and cheese pairing collaboration was Mountain Brook Vineyard, also located in the Tryon NC foothills. The vibe...

The first stop on our day excursion of wine tastings and cheese pairings was Overmountain Vineyards.  I parked the car and as I looked...

Our second stop on our day of wine and cheese pairings was Parker-Binns Vineyard. You will find this multi-generation family owned and...

Ive been here in Pawleys Island for 4 years, yet have never stepped foot into this charming inn.  However, until recently, I didnt...

I left the lowcountry this week and headed up Hwy 17 for a few days to Wilmington to spend some time with a long time friend.  It’s been...