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A Few Days In Asheville, NC

Things to do and places to eat in Asheville, North Carolina.

USA, North Carolina, A Few Days InSavannah FersnerNovember 2, 2021asheville nc, things to do in asheville north carolina, a weekend in asheville, asheville guideComment

What to Bring on Your Next Road Trip

All the essentials that you must bring with you on your next road trip through the United States.

USA, Road Trips USA, Resources, PackingSavannah FersnerMarch 25, 2021road trip usa, road trip essentials, what to bring on a road trip, american road trip must haves, road trip packing list, apps for a road trip, road trip emergency preparednessComment

A Guide to Harrisonburg, Virginia

Things to do in the charming small city of Harrisonburg, Virginia located in the Shenandoah Valley.

Virginia, USASavannah FersnerOctober 6, 2019Comment

Boozing and Cruising Virginia's Route 151

Your complete guide to Nelson 151, Virginia’s Weekend Address.

USA, VirginiaSavannah FersnerSeptember 9, 2019virginia wine, virginia cider, virginia hard cider, nelson 151 guide, craft breweries virginia, charlottesville day trips, richmond day trips, blue ridge mountain breweries, blue ridge mountain wineries, wineries and breweries charlottesvilleComment

Highland Maple Festival

The annual Highland County Maple Sugar Festival in western Virginia is a must-do for both Virginia natives and visitors alike.

Virginia, USASavannah FersnerAugust 27, 2019highland country virginia, highland county virginia maple fest, things to do highland county va, highland county va, highland county maple syrup, maple syrup festival virginia, maple syrup virginia, small towns in virginia, hidden gems of virginiaComment

A Whirlwind Trip to Austin, Texas

On a whirlwind trip to Texas, I got to spend the equivalent of one day discovering what downtown Austin has to offer.

USA, A Few Days In, ElsewhereUSA, TexasSavannah FersnerApril 8, 201924 hours in austin, one day in austin, 24 hours in austin texas, layover in austin texas, one day in austin texasComment

A Few Days in New York City on a Budget

Making the most of a few days in New York City on a budget.

USA, A Few Days In, ElsewhereUSA, New YorkSavannah FersnerFebruary 18, 2019NYC, New york city bucket list, new york city for first timers, first timers guide to nyc, 2 days in nyc on a budget Comments

Three Cideries in Virginia You Must Visit

In honor of Fall & Virginia Cider Week, here are three cideries in Virginia that you must visit.

Breaking the Silence

My thoughts on the recent events in my former home of Charlottesville and Trump's presidency.

USA, DiarySavannah FersnerAugust 14, 2017politics, trump, not my president, charlottesville, #charlottesville, being an american abroad, white supremacy Comments

Springtime in Shenandoah

Wishing I was back in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley for Spring.

USA, VirginiaSavannah FersnerApril 24, 2017flowers, macro, macro photos, spring blooms, spring blooms shenandoah valley, shenandoah valley, virginia, springtime in virginiaComment

A Few Days in Portland, Maine

How to spend a few days exploring Portland, Maine: things to do, places to see, food to eat.

The Ultimate Local’s Guide to Charlottesville, Virginia

A local’s guide to Charlottesville, Virginia: seasonal activities, restaurants, vineyards, orchards, and more!

A Local's Guide to Sanibel Island, Florida

A comprehensive guide to Sanibel Island in the state of Florida, USA including things to do on Sanibel, seasonal activities on Sanibel, the best shelling on Sanibel, and more tips for your trip to Sanibel.