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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2019 9:18:01 GMT -5
I highly suggest a visit to Savannah, GA and the neighboring beach town on Tybee! It's a very fun and artsy area with good food and a LOT of "atmosphere." If you've ever read Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (or seen the movie) it is set there. The late night ghost tours are fun and so is a trip to the cemetery if you are interested in the macabre.
Another great option along your route is St. Augustine, FL. The Spanish fort and old town, plus one of my favorite beaches in the world.
I know your tentative route well since I grew up in south FL and road tripped with my family annually from there to NC. Feel free to send me a message if you're looking for more guidance. :) Don't forget the sunscreen, water, and BUG SPRAY!
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Post by feelsunshine on Jul 23, 2019 12:46:23 GMT -5
Hey everyone, I think it's finally time for an update here. 3 weeks left and I am soooooo excited! My travel plan looks pretty much done and I also found out a lot of interesting locations that I want to visit. Thanks to everyone who has contributed so far!!! First of all, I think this is what I am most excited for is, that I will head to a rock concert (Breaking Benjamin and Three Days Grace) in Charlotte. Breaking Benjamin has been my favorite band since I first came to the US in 2005. I never got a chance to see them as they never seem to make it to Germany. The more I am happy, that I came across the idea to find out if I could see them on my trip. I probably would have killed myself if I found out some time later on that they were in the same city that I was without knowing lol. My route through the southern states will then be as follows: Charleston, Jacksonville, Dothan, Birmingham, Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Gatlinburg, back to Charlotte through the Great Smokey Mountains. With maybe a stop in Asheville (but I know the Biltmore Estate - so I'll probably just drive by it). Again, if anyone of you is somewhere near these locations and is up for a coffee or another kind of beverage, lunch, dinner, hang out or WHATEVER.... let me know - I'll be really flexible in locations as I will be traveling with a rental car. I will have access to Whatsapp there ;-) - As a matter of fact, and I hope this does not sound rude - I am really open to meet new people and also looking for some "couchsurfing" options. I anyone would like to be my host and offer their couch to me - that would of course be awesome as hell (LOL and if somebody wants to teach English to me that would be great, too: I have no idea if the term "as hell" can be used with positive stuff as well - as I just did...... -> so yeah! awesome for real :-D ) This is my first time that I'll be on-route alone for this huge amount of time. I'm looking forward to it and I hope I'll be able to share some great pictures with you as the DSLR camera will be my one-and-only companion on the route ;-)
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Post by SouthernCalGal on Jul 23, 2019 14:32:06 GMT -5
feelsunshine, your trip sounds amazing! I had a great time when I visited Tennessee (which I did alone too)! Nashville is great! Be sure to check out the crystal caves when you are there and watch out for those snapping turtles ! Hoping you have a great time. Looking forward to your pictures.
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Post by msuguy1 on Jul 23, 2019 14:39:57 GMT -5
That sounds like a great trip.
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Post by feelsunshine on Jul 23, 2019 15:31:58 GMT -5
feelsunshine , your trip sounds amazing! I had a great time when I visited Tennessee (which I did alone too)! Nashville is great! Be sure to check out the crystal caves when you are there and watch out for those snapping turtles ! Hoping you have a great time. Looking forward to your pictures. I havenโt heard of the crystal caves, yet. Iโll have to look into that. The name at least sounds very promising....
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Post by SouthernCalGal on Jul 23, 2019 15:38:16 GMT -5
feelsunshine, you're going to visit Graceland while you are in Memphis right? You can't go to Memphis without visiting the home of Elvis !!
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Post by feelsunshine on Jul 23, 2019 16:07:31 GMT -5
feelsunshine , you're going to visit Graceland while you are in Memphis right? You can't go to Memphis without visiting the home of Elvis !! Nooo... everybody reminds me of Graceland ๐.. im not that big of an Elvis fan. Being born in the mid 80s heโs not really in my age range anymore. So, no, I proudly say that I wonโt pay entrance fee for Graceland. However, I maybe drive by and make a selfie at the entrance sign ๐ I am planning to visit music museums in Nashville and Memphis of course.
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Post by pam on Jul 24, 2019 8:04:15 GMT -5
Sounds great. Hope you have a wonderful time and a safe trip! Show us pictures!
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Post by dave78 on Jul 24, 2019 21:33:33 GMT -5
That does sound like a wonderful trip!
You know, now that I think about it. There is a really cool guy that lives in Georgia. It would be a shame if you passed through and didn't stop in and say hi. I think you should definitely add him to your list.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2019 21:37:36 GMT -5
Iโm sorry to miss you on this trip! Dang...I LIVE in the US and Iโm jealous. Have a great time and keep us posted on your adventures.
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Post by feelsunshine on Jul 25, 2019 0:35:39 GMT -5
That does sound like a wonderful trip! You know, now that I think about it. There is a really cool guy that lives in Georgia. It would be a shame if you passed through and didn't stop in and say hi. I think you should definitely add him to your list. hey dave, I have noooo idea who that could be? You know anyone there? ๐๐
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Post by dave78 on Jul 25, 2019 1:06:47 GMT -5
That does sound like a wonderful trip! You know, now that I think about it. There is a really cool guy that lives in Georgia. It would be a shame if you passed through and didn't stop in and say hi. I think you should definitely add him to your list. hey dave, I have noooo idea who that could be? You know anyone there? ๐๐ See you soon!
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Post by linda on Aug 6, 2019 10:45:38 GMT -5
hey dave, I have noooo idea who that could be? You know anyone there? ๐๐ See you soon! This is so great! Wish he two of you a wonderful time.
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Post by feelsunshine on Aug 6, 2019 11:24:11 GMT -5
Thanks, linda ! weโre currently figuring out our lunch place ๐ as unfortunately not too much more time until Iโm back on the road again ๐ People keep telling me that I have too many miles and not enough time. But Iโm still positive that I can do it and will be fine.
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Post by linda on Aug 6, 2019 12:37:58 GMT -5
Thanks, linda ! weโre currently figuring out our lunch place ๐ as unfortunately not too much more time until Iโm back on the road again ๐ People keep telling me that I have too many miles and not enough time. But Iโm still positive that I can do it and will be fine. Haha, I used to work as a tour guide through Europe for Chinese tourist groups when I was a student.The โ12 countries in 4 daysโ style... Iโm sure you will manage. ;-)
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