Hipmunk Hotels: Unique Southern Vacations in Panama City, Augusta, Durham, and More

May 27, 2016

Life is slower here in the South. The people are friendlier, the tea is sweater, and the weather is warmer, which is why so many Northerners head this way for their vacations. However, most never stray from the meccas of Atlanta, Myrtle Beach, and Orlando. Bless your hearts, but if don’t move beyond those tourist hotspots filled with chain restaurants and clichéd fun, then you really aren’t experiencing the best that the…

Taproom Talk: Salty Nut Brewery in Huntsville, Alabama

May 25, 2016

I happened to drop by Salty Nut Brewery in Huntsville, Alabama at probably the most inconvenient time for their team of brewery owners. The brewery was in the process of relocating from the original location to their new home in Yellowhammer Brewery’s old facility at 2406 Clinton Ave W. In fact, co-owner Jay Kissell was waiting for his permit to officially open the taproom at any moment. It actually came after I…

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Hipmunk Hotels: Northeast Summer Festivals in Annapolis, Jersey City, Providence, and More

May 23, 2016

As the cold weather melts away, regions that tend to experience the brunt of Mother Winter start to come alive. It always amazes me how they make the most of the little sunshine that they have through an endless number of summer festivals. The Northeast is a great example. Cities like Annapolis, Jersey City, and Providence delight in shedding their parkas for t-shirts and flip-flops. Here are five festivals that celebrate the…

Charlotte, Travel

An Afternoon at the Charlotte Knights Stadium

May 20, 2016

Sunday was one of those days that helped remind me why I love living in Charlotte so much. Neighbors invited us to go with them to the Charlotte Knights game, the Queen City’s minor league baseball game. It was Princess Day at the ballpark and little girls were encouraged to dress up in their best princess dresses to attend the game and run the bases afterwards. I realize we have a boy…

Travel, United States

15 Surprising Vendors You’ll Find at Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment

May 18, 2016

Often times, travel surprises us. It’s the reason behind the thrill that keeps us going, that keeps us exploring. We long for those moments that leave us saying, “I can’t believe I ate a guinea pig,” or “I can’t believe how beautiful Belfast was.” My trip to Huntsville provided several such moments that left me saying, “I can’t believe this is in Alabama.” Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment sits at the top…

Brewery Snapshot: Old Black Bear Brewing in Madison, Alabama

May 16, 2016

In this edition of Brewery Snapshot, I drop into Old Black Bear Brewing, a brewpub in Madison, Alabama, for dinner and a sample of beer fresh from their newly opened on premise brewery. While the recently opened brewpub now brews their own libations, the real star of the show is the food.

Blogging, Income Report

April Blog Income Report (And Traffic, Too)

May 13, 2016

I’m not sure which phrase best describes April for me. It could be either “April showers bring May flowers” or “April fools!” Both would probably describe the mixed bag April was after coming off of an awesome March. Some amazing things happened in April. I went on two incredible press trips. The first trip was at the beginning of the month. I spent four days at the King and Prince Resort in…

Brewery Spotlight: Blue Pants Brewery in Madison, Alabama

May 5, 2016

In was a pleasure to sit down with Blue Pants Brewery Head Brewer Derek “Weedy” Weidenthal in what is the most informative Brewery Spotlight interview to date. Weedy walks readers through the mad-science of his brewing philosophy in a way that is easy to understand for craft beer newcomers and yet still captivating for veterans in the space.

Charlotte, Travel

Open Streets 704 Recap

May 4, 2016

Our Charlotte Adventures took a brief hiatus as Bryan traveled to Ireland for a week. Don’t worry. He didn’t leave me all alone. My mother stayed with Deacon and I, and we had a great time catching up. Now he’s back and the adventures continue as he described on Charlotte Today earlier this week (he’s a little too shy to share a link to his second television appearance, but I’m not). This…

Taproom Talk: Straight to Ale in Huntsville, Alabama

April 27, 2016

In this edition of Taproom Talk, I sat down with Matt Broadhurst, Operations Manager at Straight to Ale in Huntsville, Alabama. As our conversation unfolded and the tap room opened, a few regulars also chimed in. This very well could be the most entertaining Taproom Talk interview I’ve conducted to date as I not only learned more about Straight to Ale but also the local Huntsville food and craft beer scene through…

Hipmunk Hotels: Unique Southern Vacations in Panama City, Augusta, Durham, and More

Taproom Talk: Salty Nut Brewery in Huntsville, Alabama

Hipmunk Hotels: Northeast Summer Festivals in Annapolis, Jersey City, Providence, and More

An Afternoon at the Charlotte Knights Stadium

15 Surprising Vendors You’ll Find at Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment

Brewery Snapshot: Old Black Bear Brewing in Madison, Alabama

April Blog Income Report (And Traffic, Too)

Brewery Spotlight: Blue Pants Brewery in Madison, Alabama

Open Streets 704 Recap

Taproom Talk: Straight to Ale in Huntsville, Alabama

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