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A day in Columbia: shopping, food and fun

March 23, 2014June 19, 2015 / heatherbgale / 1 Comment
At the West Columbia Riverwalk.

Every now and again, you just need to get out of town and go on an adventure. That day came for me and the husband Saturday when we took a trip to Columbia, S.C. Continue reading →

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A foodie’s look at Asheville, N.C.

March 3, 2014June 19, 2015 / heatherbgale / 2 Comments
North Carolina Mountains

For our fifth wedding anniversary, the husband and I decided to make a trip up to Asheville, N.C. Only about five hours away from Myrtle Beach, it is an easy weekend destination. Continue reading →

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A quick trip to Wilmington, N.C.

January 13, 2014June 19, 2015 / heatherbgale / 1 Comment
The river in Downtown Wilmington, N.C.
You can take carriage rides!

Wilmington, N.C. used to be a place the husband and I visited often. We lived in Jacksonville, N.C. (the husband is a U.S. Marine) and because there isn’t much to enjoy there, we would often find ourselves exploring Wilmington and enjoying the sights. Continue reading →

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A short drive away: Charleston, S.C.

September 24, 2013June 19, 2015 / heatherbgale / 2 Comments
Charleston, S.C.

Every few months, the husband and I just need to get away. We can’t take a big trip, but we just need some sort of adventure.
When those times come, we often go to Charleston, a mere two hour drive from our home in Myrtle Beach.
The ride is easy and the scenery is gorgeous. Continue reading →

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Looking back at Savannah, Ga.

September 1, 2013June 19, 2015 / heatherbgale / 1 Comment


The fireworks in Savannah for the Fourth of July were the best we’d ever seen.

Walking through the old streets of Savannah, one can only think of the history that surrounds every visitor to the quaint city. Continue reading →

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