22 articles tagged with south carolina
There's something about the South that hits different - a rhythm and pace that feels like the perfect backhand slice in tennis. Slow, deliberate, yet purposeful. Last month, I traded Denver's mountain views for Summerville's Spanish moss-draped oaks and found...
Having analyzed urban centers across four continents, I can confidently state that Summerville, South Carolina presents a fascinating statistical anomaly: a town of just 53,000 residents that houses over 300,000 azalea plants. My quantitative appreciation for architectural preservation drew me...
Standing at the crossroads of Southern charm and colonial history, Charleston offers a unique window into America's past while providing surprisingly engaging experiences for the younger explorers in your family. As someone who regularly navigates groups through transit systems, I've...
Sometimes the most rewarding travel experiences aren't found in distant lands but in the overlooked gems of our own backyard. That's precisely what I discovered during my autumn weekend in Rock Hill, South Carolina—a city that taught this seasoned traveler...
There's something about the golden light filtering through Spanish moss that makes Hilton Head Island a photographer's paradise each spring. Having spent countless weekends exploring this coastal gem, I've discovered that beyond the manicured golf courses lies a natural wonderland...
Growing up fishing with my abuelo in the Gulf of Mexico taught me that coastal destinations always hide their best secrets beyond the obvious shoreline attractions. Myrtle Beach might be famous for its 60 miles of gorgeous Atlantic beaches, but...
Y'all, I've explored remote corners of Australia's outback and hiked through New Zealand's most challenging trails, but there's something special about returning to the American South. Last month, I found myself in Rock Hill, South Carolina—a spot that perfectly balances...
The first light of dawn breaks through the cypress trees at Swan Lake, casting golden reflections across the still water. This is Sumter, South Carolina – a destination that rarely makes the glossy travel magazine covers but offers photographers an...
Like a bold Syrah that reveals its complexity with each sip, Rock Hill, South Carolina, unfolds its adventurous spirit to those willing to venture beyond the expected. I discovered this adrenaline-seeker's paradise quite by accident last summer while following a...
There's something rather poetic about discovering a place that the guidebooks have largely overlooked. As I've grown older (though I resist the term 'aging'), I've developed an appreciation for these unsung destinations—towns that exist in the shadow of their more...
The first rays of sunrise pierce through the mist hovering over Shem Creek, casting a golden hue across the water that reminds me of *yuuyake* – the Japanese concept of evening glow. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina exists in that rare...
When my quality control inspection schedule brought me to Charleston last spring, I made the executive decision to extend my trip through the weekend. The destination? Kiawah Island, just 21 miles south of Charleston. While most visitors flock to this...
Y'all, I never thought I'd be writing about my hometown after moving halfway across the world to India, but there's something about distance that makes you appreciate the places that shaped you. While Bangalore has become my spiritual home, my...
Who would have thought that leaving my comfortable HR director's office in Winnipeg would lead me to treasure hunting in places like North Charleston? Yet here I am, 60 years young, with my shopping bags and bargain radar fully activated...
The Piedmont region of South Carolina reveals itself like a watercolor painting in autumn—subtle hues gradually intensifying until you find yourself immersed in a masterpiece of natural beauty. After years of seeking dramatic mountain panoramas across the Himalayas and Andes,...
