America 250-Liberty Trails: Fires of Fort Johnston, NC

On July 19, 2025, I had the exciting opportunity to travel to Southport, North Carolina to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Burning of Fort Johnston, a pivotal moment in North Carolina’s Revolutionary War history. I felt as if I had traveled back to 1775, when Patriot Militiamen Cornelius Harnett, John Ashe, and Robert Howe […]

Raleigh to Nashville – Music and Backroads

In April, I had the chance to embark on a fun road trip from my home base of Raleigh, North Carolina to Music City in Nashville Tennessee. The purpose of this week-long trip primarily to record several singles including the upbeat Americana romp ‘HeartBreak City,” vintage country ballad “Good Man” dedicated to those wolves in […]

Must-See in Wilmington NC

Following our southeastern NC beach adventure from Wrightsville Beach to Ocean Isle, I thought it would be helpful to dedicate this post to fun things to do in the greater Wilmington NC area. Nestled on the banks of the Cape Fear River, and just a short drive from the Atlantic Ocean’s crystal shores, Wilmington offers […]

Beach Breeze: Wrightsville to Ocean Isle

In mid-April, my mom and I decided to hit the road for a mini-adventure to a few of our favorite haunts along the southeastern coast of North Carolina. My home base of Raleigh is only two hours from Wilmington, a historic and artsy port city on The Cape Fear River. Wilmington is close to many […]

Brunswick Town NC – Revolutionary History

In today’s American Nomad Traveler we’re traveling through over 300 years of history at North Carolina’s Brunswick Town Historic Site. Located in southeastern North Carolina, near Wilmington, on the banks of the mighty Cape Fear River, Brunswick Town tells the story of North Carolina’s early Colonial History. From 1726 to 1776, Brunswick Town was one […]

Winter Fun in Blowing Rock NC

Looking for a winter wonderland this Christmas? Time for a roadtrip to the High Country around Blowing Rock and Boone, North Carolina. This northwestern corridor along North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains provides endless opportunities for winter recreation, small-town Christmas charm and snow capped peaks. In today’s edition of American Nomad Traveler, I’m going to share […]

NC Explorer: Fun Things to Do in Chapel Hill

Today on American Nomad we’re exploring the southern part of heaven – Chapel Hill, NC. Home to The University of North Carolina and center of The Tar Heel Nation, Chapel Hill offers a plethora of culutre, good eats, sports and more. Located roughly thirty minutes west of Raleigh, Chapel Hill is a crossroads of academics, […]

NC Explorer: Fun things to do in Durham NC

Durham NC Today on American Nomad we’re traveling to Durham North Carolina. Twenty-five west of The Capital City of Raleigh off I-40, Durham is a city anchored in history and culture. In addition to being home to Duke University, Durham’s Research Triangle Park is one of the leading areas for science and technological research in […]

NC Explorer: Fun Things to do in Greensboro NC

Get to know Greensboro Halfway between Charlotte and Raleigh, a few miles from Winston-Salem, Greensboro in the heart of North Carolina’s Piedmont. This city of nearly 300,000 is a perfect getaway offering rich history, culture and prime sporting events like the ACC Tournament. Greensboro is a bustling center right off I-40 and was built on […]

Blue Ridge Explorer: Relax at a North Carolina Mountain Resort

Relax at a North Carolina Mountain Resort… One of my favorite travel haunts is exploring the beauty of wonder of The Blue Ridge Mountains. I grew up a a few hours from The Blue Ridge Parkway and have been blessed to visit a few times a year, taking in the scenic byway and exploring the […]