TopTrips: Fall Festivals and Autumn Travel Highlights

Sept 2010 - TT Autumn TravelAutumn is fast approaching, and with cool breezes and changing leaves come some of the year's most enticing ... full story

“Keep Calm and Carry On” with a Bold Bag Tag

luggage-tagAs a flight attendant, I have been witness to passengers in tears over losing their luggage. It’s not always the airline who loses luggage. In many cases, a passenger will inadvertently grab a similar-looking suitcase in the overhead bin on the airplane, in b ... full story

Walking Pembrokeshire

For a twist on strolling along the beach, why not head across the pond for a hike along the Britain’s only coastal national park? Perched on the edge of Wales, the Pembrokeshire ... full story

Austin’s Luxury Bootmaker: Texas Custom Boots

Cowboy cobbler of the stars, Noel Escobar is Austin’s Master bootmaker and he fashions some of the world’s best Texan kicks. His store is open only by appointment but once there, he caters to each individual, taking foot measurements and outlines. All boots are ... full story

All Kidding Aside

And now for something completely different! In this article from GoNomad, one intrepid traveler decides to spend some quality time away from it all - really far away. On a goat farm, during birthing season! It's an experience she'll not soon forget -- and neither will ... full story

5 Scenic Drives in the Mountains of North Carolina

The southern highlands of western North Carolina, part of the Appalachian Mountain range, contain some the highest mountains in the eastern United States. Easily accessible from many areas throughout the southeast, this mountainous region is popular for its many scenic drives, as well as day hiking, camping, and backpacking opportunities. Spring, Summer, or Fall, the following is a list of some of the most scenic drives in western North Carolina (check local road conditions or closures if considering a winter drive in this area).

U.S. Highway 64 from Hendersonville to Murphy
whiteside-mountain-paul-mcdaniel This route will take you through the towns of Brevard, Rosman, Lake Toxaway, Sapphire, Cashiers, Highlands, and Franklin. Brevard is famous for its world-renowned annual music festival. Highlands, nestled in a valley at 4,118 feet, is one of the highest towns ... full story


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