Hamming it Up in Smithfield VA: History, Culture and Small Town Charm

In today’s edition of American Nomad Traveler, we’re taking a Revolutionary Road Trip to scenic Smithfield, Virginia. Located just an hour from Colonial Williamsburg, Smithfield is a place where you can walk in the footsteps of legends, from George Washington to the “Peanut and Ham King” himself, P.D. Gwaltney. The town’s historic architecture tells a […]

Port of Call: Four Fun Days in Wilmington NC

Just a short two-hour jaunt down I-40 from my home base in Raleigh, Wilmington, North Carolina, has long been my favorite coastal escape. Recently, I had the incredible opportunity to spend four jam-packed days exploring this vibrant city and the surrounding Cape Fear region, and I discovered even more reasons why it’s a must-visit destination. […]

History Trails: North Carolina’s Oldest Town – Bath

Today on American Nomad’s History Trails, we’re time-traveling through over 300 years of history as we visit North Carolina’s oldest established town: Bath, North Carolina. Today Bath is a quiet riverfront community where the past feels ever present. As you stroll its historic streets, you can hear voices of the past whisper in the rustle […]

Virginia’s Best Kept Secret: Exploring Charming Mountain Towns This Fall

The first chill of crisp fall air, the rustling of leaves as they begin to turn into a canvas of color—that’s fall in Virginia’s Blue Ridge. It’s the perfect opportunity to meander country backroads, explore small towns, and go apple picking in search of the perfect pumpkin. Fall in western Virginia invites you to ‘take […]

Roanoke VA – Star of the Blue Ridge

Today, we’re continuing our Virginia adventures with a stop at one of my favorite mountain towns: the resplendent city of Roanoke. This is a city profoundly shaped by the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the mighty Roanoke River. Dubbed the “Capital of Virginia’s Blue Ridge,” Roanoke serves as a vibrant center for higher […]

Discover Historic Franklin TN

Today on American Nomad, our Tennessee adventures continue as we explore Franklin, the charming historic town located just twenty minutes south of Nashville. This vibrant community truly has it all: from beautifully preserved historic houses and cool local shops to delicious eateries and, of course, incredible music. Franklin offers a welcome calmer pace compared to […]

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 […]

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 […]

Amazing Mountain Towns in North Carolina

The North Carolina Mountains are a place of endless wonders, mystery and majesty. The mountains of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge are calling and you must go. Today I wanted to share a list of Amazing Mountain Towns in the heart of NC’s mountain country, from Franklin to Blowing Rock… Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park […]