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Wild and Crazy about Waco
The central Texas town has a few things to brag about.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jul 9, 20255 min read


Roswell, Ga.'s Summer Sippin’ drink contest marks 10th Anni
Annual event makes for a refreshing way to suffer the heat of summer. Table & Main Porch Light Peach Sour Back for its 10th refreshing...

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jul 5, 20252 min read


The Scoop on Southern Ice Cream
Ice cream vendors offer taste sensations throughout the South.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jul 2, 20254 min read


What's square about Georgia?
Georgia features numerous cities that boast of idealic town squares.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jun 28, 20255 min read


All hail the refreshing Pimm’s Cup
The British cocktail Pimm's Cup has ties in New Orleans through ironically a French-themed restaurant, the Napoleon House.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jun 24, 20253 min read


Take 5: Great Southern indie bookstores to explore this summer
Five of our favorite independent bookstores.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jun 19, 20252 min read


Longing for some real quiet time? Visit Mississippi for 'silent travel'
Longing for some real quiet time? Visit Mississippi for 'silent travel'

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jun 12, 20253 min read


'The Miracle Worker' Returns to historic Ivy Green for 2025 Season
The Official Outdoor Drama for the State of Alabama returns to the birthplace of Helen Keller for its 2025 summer season.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jun 4, 20252 min read


What books to read this summer to make a camping trip successful
Two new books from Adams Media (Simon & Schuster) offer great advice for those wanting to hit the road.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
May 29, 20252 min read


Travel the Hatties(burger) Trail
There are 33 local restaurants on the Hatties(burger) Trail.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
May 28, 20252 min read


In Cambria, southwest Virginia, it's books and antiques, oh my!
Cambria Station Antiques and Old New River Books fill up three stories of the old Cambria general store.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
May 23, 20252 min read


We're wild about Mooresville
Mooresville, N.C., only 20 minutes north of Charlotte on Interstate 77, offers plenty of activities for the outdoor enthusiast.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
May 19, 20254 min read


We all smile for Smiley Honey
Tupelo honey sourced from Northwest Florida river basins is considered ‘liquid gold’ and the folks at Smiley Honey in northwest Florida its gold diggers.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
May 14, 20252 min read


Neutral Ground
My homage to the Atlanta Airport — and Happy Birthday Delta Airlines!

Cheré Dastugue Coen
May 10, 20253 min read


Weird Southern Spring Festivals
This time of year, Southerners celebrate all good things in their festivals. And we mean everything!

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Mar 25, 20255 min read


When color returns to the South in spring, you know it's azalea season
Spring comes first to the Deep South with azaleas blooming in brilliant colors. Here are several places to find these brilliant blooms.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Mar 14, 20254 min read


Don't just travel through the South, take time to learn something new!
Gatlinburg, Tennessee, offers visitors a chance at throwing clay and Grapevine, Texas, heats up with glassblowing opportunities.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Mar 6, 20253 min read


Get Out Your Kazoos and Be A Part of a Guinness World Record
Macon, Ga., is home to the kazoo inventor and wants to bring together the largest kazoo gathering in the world.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Mar 1, 20252 min read


Spring's in full bloom now at Garvan Woodland Gardens
It's daffodil season at this sprawling gardens outside Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Feb 25, 20251 min read


It's a massive cake festival at Chattanooga's City Cafe Diner
Go the favorite dishes at Chattanooga's City Diner Cafe but save room for arguably the largest slices of cake you'll ever enjoy.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Feb 4, 20252 min read
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