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.
Read the narrative. Make the plans. Book the dates. Go.

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Rhode’s Motor Lodge | It’s Not Your Mother’s Motel
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.

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How to Pack for a Two Week Trip Abroad in a Carry-On
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.

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Westeros Through Hodor’s Eyes
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.

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Travel Quotes to Inspire the Wanderer in Everyone
Travel Quotes to Inspire the Wanderer in Everyone

Many have put into words why we travel. These inspire us. Here they are in one place to inspire you.

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  • The Best of Seeing Southern

    Many journeys change us. We hope you’ll find inspiration from these special experiences and destinations.

    Travel That Changed Us

  • Travel Resources

    Where to Stay. What to Eat. What to Do. Our list of favorites in the US and around the world. Updating weekly.

    Travel Resources

  • Uncovering the History of Rock City Barns

    Join us as we spend 2024 researching and uncovering Rock City barn history.

    Follow Along

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.

The Love Story of Julia Nobles
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The Love Story of Julia Nobles

She appreciated words. He fancied the TV Guide crossword puzzle. She treasured and hoarded chocolate. He showed off his baseball skills in the back yard with grandchildren. She worried more than she should. He leaned over for a kiss to comfort those worries. She loved him, and he loved her right back.

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