2016 sister trip to Nashville
I don’t get to see my sister often. Sometimes, we can go a year without seeing each other, but we try not to make that happen. You see, we live about 1,780 miles apart. I am in Myrtle Beach, S.C. and she is in Bismarck, N.D. Growing up, we did the sisterly fighting, as usual, but we have gotten a lot closer as we have gotten older. Continue reading
When we were planning our first trip to France in 2013, our first thought was to go to Paris. We heard about its beauty and, with me being a Francophile, it seemed like the obvious place to go for our first trip.
However, after doing some research, we chose another famous city in France to start our journey: Marseille. Continue reading
Courtesy photo from Spirit Airlines’ website
Before any adventure, it is wise to do some research to know what you are getting into. Flying on Spirit Airlines is no different.
If you walk onto the plane expecting a comfortable ride, a cup of water and some peanuts or pretzels, you are on the wrong flight. Continue reading
Even if you only have two days, at three and a half hours away from Myrtle Beach, Charlotte is a great place to visit.
We decided to celebrate the July 4 weekend with a last minute trip to the Queen City. We found a pet friendly hotel, packed our bags and headed out on Saturday morning. Continue reading
Condado beach
As with many places in the Caribbean, thousands of tourists stop in San Juan, Puerto Rico for a day excursion while on their cruises. They come ashore to enjoy picturesque Old San Juan, a quick tour or a good meal and then they head back to the boat.
However, there is so much more to see, do and experience in San Juan than just a day can afford.
Here are a few of my favorites:
We met so many great people during our five days exploring the city and each one made our trip that much more special.
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A quiet corner of Barcelona
Some news organizations recently stated that tourism numbers in Barcelona are skyrocketing. With that, the city’s mayor said he didn’t want Barcelona to become like Venice and The Guardian recently wrote that some locals don’t want tourists anymore.
Seasoned travelers may be turned off by the idea of visiting Barcelona because the city may seem like a tourist trap and all the streets could be packed with people donning selfie sticks.
While that may be true is some areas of every major tourist destination, there are places where you can enjoy the real Barcelona, like the locals do.
Here are some tips to see the area with A Local’s Look: Continue reading
Southern food is on the rise. Almost every travel show has been to the south and many chefs around the country work to emulate some of the best southern dishes.
From fried chicken and collard greens to barbecue and macaroni and cheese, South Carolina has it all.
Here are some of the “must-eats” in South Carolina: Continue reading
Ever since I learned my first words in French and heard the stories of my parents’ time in Europe, I have wanted to strike out on as many adventures as I can. Now, with a husband who loves to travel as much as I do, we are trying to experience as much as we can all over the world and right in our own backyard.
As a journalist since 2005, I love all things new and exciting.
I love travel and experiencing all the wonders the world has to offer.
This blog takes readers on a journey in which a local, who lives in Myrtle Beach, rediscovers the tourist area called/known as the Grand Strand and takes “A Local’s Look” at other destinations around the world.
Follow me on Twitter @heathergale. To reach me, please email alocalslook@gmail.com.
Money. You can’t live with it and you can’t live without it. It is sometimes hard to come by and it is often hard to save.
In order for you to be able to travel, you have to make some sacrifices in your day-to-day life, but, in the end, they are all worth it for the experience of seeing a new place.
Here are some tips of what you can do in order to save for travel: Continue reading
This weekend was another one spent at the beach. In our normal Saturday fashion, we pack up after lunch and head the 10-15 miles down to the beach.
This year, we purchased a South Carolina State Park pass and have been thoroughly enjoying Myrtle Beach State Park. So far, I would say it has the best beaches on the Grand Strand. Continue reading
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