From the Smoky Mountains to Atlanta
Today was the day we had to leave the Smokys with a heavy heart. During our first visit, we never thought we would be able to come back so soon. Therefore, we will definitely...
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
It felt like it was still in the middle of the night when our alarm clock rang. Today was the train ride. It was supposed to start at 8 o'clock, but we were recommended to be in...
Deep Creek Trail
Good morning everyone! Today we wanted to get more active than the previous days. Jennifer and Jeremy recommended hiking the Deep Creek Trail, which is only a few kilometers...
Bar-B-Que Wagon, Bryson City, NC
Finally it was time for BBQ again. We headed to the only BBQ joint in Bryson City, right on the Tuckasegee River. It was very pleasant that we could finally sit outside here,...
Welcome to Bryson City
We took it easy this morning. It was a great feeling to be back in the Smoky Mountains after over 5 years. Back then, we couldn't have imagined being back here so soon. After...
3rd day on the Blue Ridge Parkway - Arrival in the Smoky Mountains
Today we visited the last section of the magnificent panoramic road. We bought some supplies for the road and off we went. Milepost 469 was the final destination for today. Once...
2nd day on the Blue Ridge Parkway / Arrival Asheville, NC
Smallest breakfast room
Switzerland Cafè - Little Switzerland, NC
The Switzerland Cafè, also part of the NC BBQ Trail, was my last stop on the trail, but not my last BBQ restaurant on our tour. Just a few miles off the Blue Ridge Parkway, it...
1st day on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Fortunately, we didn't stay overnight in Lexington as originally planned, so we saved over an hour of travel time this morning to finally reach the Blue Ridge Parkway. To put it...
Museum - Shopping - Barbecue
The true meaning of the 'Pampers Bomber'
Hursey's Bar-B-Q - Burlington, NC
The first BBQ destination of the day was Hursey's Bar-B-Q in Burlington, NC, also part of the NC BBQ Trail.I was informed by the staff that they offer a mix of both NC styles....
BBQ Joe's Country Cooking - High Point, NC
Nr. 3 of 4 was up next. BBQ Joe's Country Cooking didn't make a special impression from the outside. There wasn't much going on inside the store, and the young staff seemed...
Lexington Barbecue - Lexington, NC
Nr. 4 of 4 was now reached. Suffering a little due to full stomachs, we approached the destination. It was incredible because nearly the entire parking lot was filled with...
Stamey`S Barbecue - Greensboro, NC
Number 2 out of 4 today was Stamey's Barbecue in Greensboro, NC. They have been smoking BBQ there for an incredible 92 years. Warner Stamey, born in 1911, learned his craft from...
The tour on the BBQ Trail begins
Today we had to say goodbye to Wilmington or Wrightsville Beach. It was really a nice time here. Now there were two days ahead of us that would be strongly dominated by the...
Smoky Tony's - Holly Ridge, NC
Today was the first time we had BBQ in North Carolina, a state with a long history of BBQ tradition. Here, they say that there are three topics that can get people really...
Skylight Inn - Ayden, NC
The Skylight Inn in Ayden, part of the NC BBQ Trails, was already one of the highlights of the BBQ tour for me in advance. The shop is considered the pioneer of Whole Hog BBQ in...
Stephenson's Bar-B-Q - Willow Spring, NC
Stephenson's BBQ in Willow Spring, NC, marked the end of today's BBQ tour. The restaurant, which is also part of the NC BBQ Trail, was luckily open until 9pm, so we arrived at...
A day at Wrightsville Beach, NC
Today, we planned to have a beach day. The weather was excellent. Sandy was so kind and lent us two bicycles, beach towels, and a cooler. Equipped with everything, we cycled...
From Myrtle Beach, SC to Wilmington, NC
Today the weather was finally friendly, so normality slowly returned, and we also discovered a pier that was broken in the middle. People were again bustling on the streets,...
With 'Ian' from Charleston to Myrtle Beach, SC
Friday, 09/30/2022. Today was the day. The remnants of Ian were already moving through Charleston. Since the city is mostly below sea level, flooding was almost inevitable....
The Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, Charleston, SC
Thursday, 09/29/2022. Since almost all activities were canceled due to the upcoming arrival of Ian, we decided to visit the Exchange Building today. Built between 1767-1771, it...
Lewis BBQ - Charleston, SC
Before our arrival, a local gave me the tip to definitely try Lewis BBQ. Said and done. The restaurant itself offered many guests a seating area. The order was taken quickly....
Magnolia Plantation and Audubon Swamp Garden
Wednesday, 28.09.2022. The first effects of Hurricane Ian were slowly becoming noticeable. Our originally planned tour to Fort Sumter was canceled on this day and the coming...
Bessinger's BBQ - Charleston, SC
How nice to randomly come across a BBQ restaurant in the immediate vicinity of the accommodation. We placed our order with the friendly staff. Steffie opted for Pulled Chicken...
Charleston, SC - Historic District
Today we explored Charleston. After a 10-minute drive, we reached the Visitor Center in the city. Luckily, we had to pay the parking fees using an on-site QR code. However, it...
Queology - Charleston, SC
Since Scott's BBQ, Charleston, South Carolina, has been known for good barbecue, so we didn't wait until we got to North Carolina to start eating our way through. Since pork is...
Scott's BBQ - Charleston, SC
Maybe some of you already know Rodney Scott from a Netflix series about BBQ. Growing up in Hemmingway, about 2 hours west of Charleston, he initially took over his parents' BBQ...
Hunting Island and Kiawah Beachwalker Park
Before we went to Charleston, we made a small detour to Hunting Island. To get to the island, we first crossed the Woods Memorial Bridge. By the way, it got its name because of...