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Road trips at the ready: Guide to enjoying Asheville’s food, sights & hotels

Peak leaf season is upon us and North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains offer some of the best views in the country. In the heart of this 550-mile mountain range lies the artsy, historic, craft brewery hub of Asheville. Once home to the famed Vanderbilt family, Asheville is as much a destination for the serious history buff as it… Read More Road trips at the ready: Guide to enjoying Asheville’s food, sights & hotels

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How to Spend a Weekend in Atlanta–Landmark Must-Sees and Local Hotspots

Home to Coca-Cola, the world’s busiest airport and 70 roads with the word “Peachtree” in their name (no exaggeration), the city of Atlanta has many claims to fame. If you time traffic just right, Georgia’s capital is about a four-hour drive from Charlotte (time it wrong and you’ll have a prolonged view of red taillights).… Read More How to Spend a Weekend in Atlanta–Landmark Must-Sees and Local Hotspots

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Struggling to Book Summer Vacations? These Southern Beach Rentals are Still Available

Summer is almost here and with it more than a year’s worth of wanderlust. With travel restrictions still in place for many countries around the world, North Carolinians are once again looking to cash in on some of the perks of living near some of the country’s most beautiful coastal cities. In fact, every location… Read More Struggling to Book Summer Vacations? These Southern Beach Rentals are Still Available

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Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2021: This Southern U.S. Culture Made the List

It’s not uncommon to hear about friends heading to Wilmington, Charleston, Hilton Head or Jacksonville for a weekend on the coast. But beyond the beautiful beaches and fresh seafood, there is an entire culture whose history permeates the salt marshes of the low country — the Gullah Geechee of the Sea Islands. With one of… Read More Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2021: This Southern U.S. Culture Made the List

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New Name, Fresh Look and a Turbo Boost Feature: Charlotte Joy Rides

Urban bike sharing company Charlotte Joy Rides has a new name, a new look and a really cool new feature. Formerly Charlotte BCycle, the company’s 250 revamped e-assist bikes hit the streets of Charlotte on Wednesday — and you might notice that they go a little faster. Riders can now channel their inner Lance Armstrong with a… Read More New Name, Fresh Look and a Turbo Boost Feature: Charlotte Joy Rides

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Join ArtPop on its Mission to Spread Art, Creativity Throughout Charlotte

If you’ve walked by a digital billboard at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, taken a stroll past the Windows of Hope in South End or purchased a party box for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation’s Verse & Vino, you’ve seen the art that ArtPop Street Gallery has helped bring to the Charlotte community. Now, the nonprofit that gives communities greater access… Read More Join ArtPop on its Mission to Spread Art, Creativity Throughout Charlotte

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Art Meets Function: E-bikes Designed by Local Artists Hit the Streets of Charlotte

*Article written for and featured in CharlotteFive If you’re walking down Trade Street in uptown Charlotte and a piece of art passes you by, you aren’t seeing things. It is probably just one of 250 new electric bikes from Charlotte B-cycle, like this one designed by Nick Napoletano. The company teamed up with local artists to… Read More Art Meets Function: E-bikes Designed by Local Artists Hit the Streets of Charlotte

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Walk the Halls of Versaille, Wander the Grounds of Pompeii or Take in the Grandeur of the Taj Mahal–All From Your Couch

Canceled travel plans plus an extended amount of time at home have us all looking for an escape. With the help of Google Arts & Culture, created by Google Cultural Institute, you can visit the Australian National Surfing Museum, get an up-close look at Monet’s The Water Lily Pond masterpiece or learn about the legendary cattle keepers of Sudan.… Read More Walk the Halls of Versaille, Wander the Grounds of Pompeii or Take in the Grandeur of the Taj Mahal–All From Your Couch