Weekend Getaway: Roanoke Virginia

In this edition of American Nomad we are traveling to the scenic Roanoke Virginia, a bustling city carved into the heart of the Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains in the sweeping Roanoke River Valley. With a metro population (over all region) of over 300,000 souls and a strong sense of community, Roanoke has a wealth of […]

Destination Coffee: Blowing Rock to Boone NC

This week on Destination Coffee we’re hanging out in one of my favorite mountain haunts – the neighboring towns of Blowing Rock and Boone. Tucked in the northwest corner of North Carolina’s High Country, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway – Boone is a vibrant college town helmed by Appalachian State Univeristy, eight miles away […]

A River Runs through it: Greenville SC

Greenville, SC – hands down is one of my favorite cities to visit. It is the perfect blend of urban cool, natural beauty combined with a vibrant southern culture. I enjoy returning often and with each trip I discover something else I love about Greenville. I featured Greenville’s coffee scene on American Nomad’s Destination Coffee […]

Upcountry Byway: The Mountain Roads of South Carolina

October 2022: In my last post we explored Brevard and The Land of Waterfalls…in this edition of American Nomad, we’re driving in the Upcountry of South Carolina to explore the often overlooked, yet majestically stunning mountains of South Carolina. Southwestern NC is a great gateway to enter the SC Mountains. Brevard is only twenty-five minutes […]

Transylvania County NC – The Land of Waterfalls

There is a place hidden in the mists of the Blue Ridge Mountains, just southwest of Asheville NC, where waterfalls and towering forests invite you to explore a mystical landscape – in this American Nomad adventure we’ll be exploring Transylvania County (NC) – The Land of Waterfalls. Transylvania North Carolina is a crown jewel in […]

Destination Coffee: Spilling the Beans on Greenville SC Coffee Scene

I’m going to spill the beans on a little secret – one of the prettiest cities in the US is Greenville SC. While, Greenville has always been the metropolitan oasis for South Carolina’s Upcountry – those outside of the region have been generally unaware of the charm, innate beauty and awesome city buzz that Greenville […]

Art in Motion: NC Museum of Art – European Masterworks Exhibit

Art “lifts me out of myself on the wings of rhythm.” – Duncan Phillips I am excited to start a new series on American Nomad focused on Art Museums and Galleries. Art is a passion – I love to explore galleries and get inspiration from painters like Cezanne, Monet, Degas and others. Outside of my […]

Peaks of Otter Getaway

Tucked off Virginia’s Blue Ridge Parkway, The Peaks of Otter has been a refuge of wonder for generations…a place to relax and explore. The Native Americans lived in the area for centuries, before the land was settled by early pioneers. President Thomas Jefferson climbed Sharptop (the tallest Peak of Otter) and recounted his findings in […]

Destination Coffee: Music City roots

Destination Coffee: a weekly feature on American Nomad brewing up the best cups of coffee, tea and treats from grounds to cafes. In July I had the opportunity to travel to Nashville for a weeklong business trip. The heart of rhythm, Music City stays in tune with amazing local coffee shops throughout the historic city […]

Escape to the Blue Ridge: Asheville to Little Switzerland

Nestled in the heart of The Applachian Mountains, just off The Blue Ridge Parkway, the beautiful hideaway of Little Switzerland, NC is a treasure worth discovering. I’ve been blessed to have visited Little Switzerland many times during my Blue Ridge Parkway adventures. It is a must-stop right for Parkway Explorers, conveniently located and hour north […]