While I’ve seen a lot of the world, I’m still a huge proponent of seeing my own country of the USA as well. And each year, Nick and I make a real effort to explore as much of the US as we can in addition to our overseas trips. We… Read more
A Video Tour of Charleston and Savannah
While Savannah and Charleston are gorgeous in photos, it’s when you’re really there that the cities come to life. When the Spanish Moss covered trees are blowing in the wind, when the fountains are gently bubbling water as a jazz musician plays a sweet tune in the air, those are… Read more
What to Eat When in the American South
I won’t lie – I’m a huge fan of Southern food and always have been. I’ve also leaned in the direction of this type of food for comfort in my life and I’ve long sought out Southern restaurants in Portland to get in my cravings. We’re actually really lucky to… Read more
Colorful Houses + Serious Charm : A Few Days in Charleston
Immediately upon arrival in Charleston I knew I was going to love it. In truth, Charleston has been at the top of my US travel list for a long time and for whatever reason, we just never could make it work. So when we worked it into our travel calendar… Read more
How I Fell in Love with the South
Before our recent trip to Charleston and Savannah, two cities that have been long been at the top of my travel list, I was feeling a bit uninspired, a bit down and a bit just overwhelmed with life. And for months I’ve been attempting to slow down, to take each… Read more
A Complete Budget for 5 days in Charleston and Savannah
From the survey so many of you guys did for me a few months ago, one of the things you wanted to see more of here on Land of Marvels going forward was actual budget posts for trips. And while in the past, I’ve shied away from these a little… Read more