Southeast Travel

Learn about the Southeast and find fun things to do and see in Southern states like Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, and the Carolinas.

On the Road in South Carolina

With 10 distinct regions and encompassing 31,113 square miles, South Carolina is ranked 40th in the nation. However, that does not mean that it would not behoove one to have a South Carolina map.  Matter of fact, to discover all the many places offering rest, relaxation and rejuvenation can be a bit daunting. To help you [...]

Looking Through a Viewfinder at Beaufort, South Carolina

With historic homes, pristine beaches and quiet nature reserves there are many sites in Beaufort, South Carolina that are photo-worthy.  Whether it is the Chapel of Ease, the Old Sheldon Church which is over 100 years old, or antebellum homes used today as residences, B&B’s and even local shops. As you explore its streets, be sure [...]

Hunting Island State Park

If you enjoy natural beaches visit Hunting Island State Park near Beaufort, SC.  This island paradise is quiet and doesn’t have many tourist swarming the beaches so you can enjoy long walks and pleasant times with your family, or by yourself.

Scott Thompson with son on Hunting Island State [...]

Meat Market Opens in Georgetown, SC

Robbie Chestnut was a victim of the down economy, but he didn’t let a layoff keep him down.  Instead he opened a business.  He remembered a job he had loved years before working with a butcher and decided to open his own meat market.  Now citizens of Surfside Beach, SC and the surrounding area, like Myrtle Beach, [...]

South Carolina Unhealthy State

I love South Carolina, but I hate trying to find a healthy restaurant as most places in South Carolina allow smoking. Living in Georgia – a non smoking state – I’m spoiled by all the clean air and the ability to actually taste and enjoy my food, and the ability to leave a restaurant without stinking [...]

South Carolina Maps

I just built a new South Carolina map site.  There are maps for Charleston, Myrtle Beach, and SC beaches.  Feel free to share the site [...]

Beaufort, South Carolina

We have a new page for Beaufort, South Carolina live. We’ll be adding more pictures to this page over the next few days as well. Beaufort is a beautiful Low Country town near Hilton Head and Savannah, GA. If you are looking for a place to relax that has the charm of Savannah [...]

Upcountry of South Carolina

Woodburn Historic House

To experience upcountry of South Carolina tourism, you will want to head towards the northwestern region of the state. There, you will find cascading crystal-like waterfalls, quiet mountain vistas, and family friendly towns. The six counties- Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg-are home to over 500 historic locations, numerous museums, and a [...]

Surfside Beach, SC

Surfside Beach – Best Family Beach in SC

I just returned from South Carolina and stayed in Surfside Beach.  This is a nice coastal town a few miles south of Myrtle Beach.  I’m not a big fan of MB but I do like Surfside Beach and the villages and towns south of there.  I just created [...]

Myrtle Beach Fire

I’m just south of Myrtle Beach today exploring the area for new write-ups. When we arrived in Horry County a couple of days ago we noticed a large smoke cloud. Later we learned it was from the forest fire. On Wednesday night we could smell smoke in our hotel room even though we were at least [...]