by Nichole | Last updated Jul 25, 2024 | Virginia, Best Wine United States
Crimson Lane Vineyards: Full Winery Review As a local Virginian, I have been to quite a few wineries across Virginia. My husband and I love to spend weekend getaways in the Virginia countryside hiking and sipping on local wine. We have been to some of the best...
by Nichole | Last updated Feb 7, 2025 | Virginia, Best Food United States
Blue Rock Restaurant in Virginia: 7 Things to Know Before You Go There are some culinary experiences that are worth the drive and effort to reach. My husband and I are guilty of planning weekend getaways and even entire vacations around these foodie experiences (like...
by Nichole | Last updated Sep 28, 2025 | Virginia, Hotel Reviews United States
6 Romantic Mountain Getaways in Virginia: A Local’s Guide I absolutely love living in Virginia. We have charming historic towns, incredible hidden-gem restaurants, great beaches, beautiful vineyards, fantastic bike trails, and of course, the breathtaking Blue...
by Nichole | Last updated Jul 24, 2025 | Virginia, Top Things to Do United States
12 Best Things to Do in Sperryville Va According to a Local I’ll be honest. I had never even heard of Sperryville until a few years ago. It’s one of those blink-and-you-miss-it towns in Virginia with a population of just over 291 people. But once my husband and I...
by Nichole | Last updated Apr 10, 2026 | Virginia, Best Food United States
Three Blacksmiths in Sperryville: 6 Things to Know Before You Go The secret’s definitely out… especially after the Washingtonian write-up on Sperryville. Oh well, guess we’re not gatekeeping this one anymore. My husband and I have eaten our way through a good chunk...
by Nichole | Last updated Apr 4, 2026 | United States Itinerary, Virginia
3-Day Abingdon Itinerary: Discover One of Virginia’s Best Small Towns Abingdon ended up being one of those trips that quietly overdelivers. My husband and I came for a long weekend built around two things we love: good food and getting outside, and this little town...