The Seeing Southern Travel Magazine
If travel is as important to your life as it is to ours, follow along and discover destinations that will awaken a new sense of discovery. Travel is transformative, illuminating, reviving. Through the stories that you’ll find here, we hope you uncover some locations that awaken a sense of awareness in you that you can’t shake.
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The Best of Seeing Southern
Once you experience something firsthand, it changes you. We hope you’ll find inspiration from these special experiences and destinations.
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Travel Resources
Where to Stay. What to Eat. What to Do. Our list of favorites in the US and around the world. Updating weekly.
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See Rock City Barns
See Rock City Barns will be published March 3, 2026. Stay connected and be the first to know about book signings.
I’m always on the lookout for items that make travel easier and more efficient. I’m also eager to discover amenities at destinations that I can bring home and utilize in my daily life. Here’s a list of our favorites items, the best luggage, soothing lotions, inspirational books, and all things electronic (including cameras). Here’s our wish list for you.
Good Company along the Tennessee Whiskey Trail
No one ever leaves their dream job, but Jeff Arnett did. Bye-bye Jack Daniels; hello Company Distilling. Master Distiller Jeff Arnett makes it personal.
24 Hours in The Olde English District, South Carolina
If you’ve only got 24 hours to spend in the Olde English District of South Carolina, here’s what you need to add to your itinerary to fall in love with the region.
Making New History with Wateree Hounds Sporting Club
It’s a fine day for a beagle hunt with the Wateree Hounds Sporting Club. It’s the new Olde English District of South Carolina.
10 Pieces of Travel Gear You Didn’t Know You Needed and Will Never Be Without Again
Get ready for your 2025 travel with these affordable and necessary items.
Do You Dare Drive the Tail of the Dragon?
Have you driven the Tail of the Dragon? Not sure if being a driver or being a passenger gets the blood pumping more. Here’s the way to do it safely with tips from the experts.
Why Should You Hop On and Hop Off in Dublin, Ireland
Always let the Hop-On, Hop-Off tour be an option when traveling to a new destination.
Seven National Trust Treasures in Northern Ireland
Castle Coole is one of the properties included in the National Trust of Northern Ireland. Explore all the properties and be part of the sustainability of historic treasures.
Five-Star Irish Hospitality at The Shelbourne Dublin
Welcome to The Shelbourne Dublin, a five-star experience that is waiting for you.
Tasting Sylva, NC
For a small town in the Western North Carolina Mountains, Sylva has BIG taste. Taste the tiny town of Sylva, NC.
An Idyllic Irish Getaway At Elm Tree Cottage
Given the choice between Ireland and Northern Ireland, I always choose the NORTH. And we will always choose Elm Tree Cottage in Fivemiletown. If you’re wanting an authentic Irish experience with an enchanting stay, this is your spot.
Rhode’s Motor Lodge | It’s Not Your Mother’s Motel
North Carolina is waiting for you. Enjoy the nostalgia of a drive-up motor lodge and the warmth of a mountain lodge. Discover both at the restored Rhode’s Motor Lodge in Boone NC.
How to Pack for a Two Week Trip Abroad in a Carry-On
Yes, there are a multitude of ways to pack a suitcase. Find what works for you. Here are some tips that we have learned along the way that have made traveling a bit easier on the wallet and the back.
Westeros Through Hodor’s Eyes
We first met Flip Robinson during Season 6 of Game of Thrones - but we didn't know it. We watched as The Mountain and Hodor towered over everyone on set, falling in love with the loyalty of Hodor while despising The Mountain's evolution.
Halloween: The Brainchild of Ireland
Ireland takes Halloween quite seriously; after all, the spooky started here. Tourism Ireland
Fine Dining at The Crown in Brasstown, North Carolina
Searching for a gluten-free dining experience? Visit The Crown in Brasstown, NC, for the ultimate meal.
Seven Sizzling Spots in Daytona Beach for the Off-Season
It’s always a great time to head to the beach. Even during the off-season, the draw never dies down. Head to Daytona Beach and enjoy her vast gems.
An Adventure in Sorghum Syrup with Chef Linton Hopkins
Chef Linton Hopkins understands the history of sorghum to the South and to his cooking. Attend the 2024 Blairsville Sorghum Festival in October; then go home and try these recipes.
Shinyribs, Hookers, and World’s Greatest Trumpeter at Blind Willie McTell Music Festival
Heat rises at the 2024 Blind Willie McTell Music Festival in Thomson, Georgia.
Passport to Sicily
Our first visit to Sicily is an eye-opening adventure and epic road trip.
A Visit to Flannery O’Connor’s Andalusia in Milledgeville, GA
Inside the home and the mind of Southern writer Flannery O'Connor. A visit to Andalusia as it celebrates her 100th birthday in 2025.


National Bourbon Week kicks off in Bardstown this June. NOW is the time to reserve your spot to sip and savor.