"Do you want to see the Lights of Magnolia tonight?" That was the subject line of an email I received last Friday around noon. Herb Frazier, the Marketing and Public Relations Manager at Magnolia Plantations and Gardens had his answer in less than five minutes.
"Yes! I'll be there."
As long as Traveling Ink has been recommending tours and attractions in Charleston, I've been recommending historic carriage tours as a great way to see the city. January 27th, locals can join in on the fun. Palmetto Carriage Works will be hosting a free carriage tour event to say thank you to locals for their support throughout the year.
Not too long ago I took a trip out to Colorado to see my brother, sister-in-law, and new baby niece. The trip got off to a rocky start. A few days before I left, I came down with a cold. That made flying somewhat painful. Upon arrival, it meant I wouldn't be able to hold my new niece, which was even more painful. Nevertheless, I was excited to see my family who met me in baggage claim. And then we waited...for a bag that never came across the conveyor belt.
It's snowing in freaking Charleston, South Carolina! If you live in the north, you might be wondering what the big deal is. After all, this happens on a regular basis for many people. Just what is it that makes snow in the south so magical?
I have the privilege of living in what I believe to be one of the most amazing cities in the United States – Charleston, South Carolina. To back up my claim, Charleston was named the best U.S. city by Travel + Leisure magazine, and the number 2 city in the world in 2017. Anytime I tell people where I live, they always say……oh, I LOVE Charleston. Or, oh…I’ve always wanted to visit that town.
One of the best ways to get to know a place like Charleston is by taking a guided tour. And we have a TON to choose from. There are numerous carriage tours, walking tours, and ghost tours to choose from. My favorite is the culinary tour. There’s no better way to see a city, learn about the history and experience its culture than through its cuisine.
The holiday season doesn't conjure thoughts of insulation, drywall, and building materials for most Americans. But when you've survived Hurricane Harvey and are trying to make your house a home again, the idea of having walls and floors again in anticipation of the holidays is pretty exciting.
