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
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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.
Travel Like a Viking Aboard the Viking Longship
What should you expect about a Viking Longship?
Travel Like A Viking on the Long Ship Alruna
Travel aboard the Viking River Cruise and experience the Rhine River.
Travel Like a Viking in Amsterdam
Our #vikingstory begins in Amsterdam with a three-day add-on. We explore as much as we before we board the Viking River Boat.
Only on The Osa Peninsula
One of the most spectacular, off-the-grid locations in Central America, Osa Peninsula
The Rising of Noelle-Ange
With the aid of an interpreter when the words became too challenging, the Noelle-Ange transported us into the middle of the frosty river where the legend of the crooked pies was born.
Love’s Farewell Tour with Donald Davis
Saying goodbye is never easy, but the words of Donald Davis at the International Storytelling Festival put things into perspective.
Synchronous Fireflies
Every year, for only two weeks and in only one place in the United States, fireflies (or lightning bugs) synchronize their mating pattern. All at one time. Find them in Gatlinburg in the Great Smoky Mountains.
The Shortest Distance Between Two People is a Story
The International Storytelling Festival arrives in Jonesborough, Tennessee, each year. Here’s a look back at the 2015 event.
The History at Gatlinburg Inn
Experience one of the most historic locations in Gatlinburg, The Gatlinburg Inn.
The Magic of Gatlinburg, TN
Although Gatlinburg, TN, has changed since this article, it’s allure and beauty have not. Travel into the past for a look at Gatlinburg, TN.
From Mama to Son at Harris Leather & Silverworks
This is the home to Eddie Harris and Harris Leather and Silverworks, and to his staff - or his family, as he would call them - who live the mantra daily that old world craftsmanship is the only way.
Running the River and Rails
In 1988, the Great Smoky Mountain Railway was born. With the Dillsboro to Nantahala route being the most scenic, excursions took off. Hundreds-of-thousands came to observe the mountains from a different vantage point, at a different speed. Now as the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, it's majestic presence and nostalgic sounds have gotten sweeter.
Hugging the Coastline of Maine
Discovering the most beautiful coastline on the eastern United States. Discover the coastline of Maine.
The Soul of Maine’s Coastline
The lighthouses draw visitors to the coastline of Maine. Here are a few that are calling your name.
Come for the Lobster Roll
Come for the lobster rolls; stay for everything else. Our culinary travel through Maine.
The Battle of Tunnel Hill
The reenactment of the Battle of Tunnel Hill, Georgia.
Take Me Back to the Old Sautee Store in Helen
There’s no place that defines my childhood like The Old Sautee Store in Helen. And more specifically, the free cheese.
A Slice of Buttermilk Pie
If it’s good enough for Carrie Underwood, it’s more than good enough for me. Yesterday’s Cafe in Greensboro, Ga.
Tally Ho at the Belle Meade Hunt Opening Meet
Join the World’s Largest Rolling Tailgate Party at the Belle Meade Hunt Opening Meet. Always the first Saturday in November, it makes for an amazing experience.
A Fresh Look at the Prince
Enjoy a culinary feast at ECHO at the King and Prince Resort on St. Simons Island.
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.