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.
Featured Posts
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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.
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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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Uncovering the History of Rock City Barns
Join us as we spend 2024 researching and uncovering Rock City barn history.
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.
A Walk to Remember
We’ve watched in wonder and fright at Nik Wallenda does what few of mankind is capable of doing.
The Time I Sat Face to Face with Dolly
The time I was face-to-face with Dolly Parton at Dollywood.
Planes, Trains & Automobiles
It was a once in a lifetime trip, following Route 66 and understanding how adventurous the road trip was during its early beginnings. We boarded a plane, a train and finally a car to see what all the history is about.
The Valley Below
Experience everything from gold to horseback riding to spa treatments. You’ll find it all at Brasstown Valley Resort and Spa in Young Harris, Ga.
Route 66 Legacy
Route 66 was born of necessity in 1926. From the wagon trails to the route of refugees fleeing the Dust Bowl to the people in search of adventure. As the country changed, the people changed. People became richer and fell in love with cars and the American Road Trip.
Rain-Soaked Resaca Battleground
In honor of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Resaca, reenactors gathered in Resaca to relive the event.
Bourbon, please
The Bardstown Collection presented by Visit Bardstown and Bardstown, KY, the Bourbon Capital of the World.
The Battle of Chickamauga Revisited
The 150 year anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga at Lookout Mountain, Georgia.
Where will 2023 take you?
Where will you find yourself in 2023? The world is open and ready for you.
Father Luke Turns 102
Father Luke at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers turns 102. (August 2013)
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.