Here are a few of the most asked questions we get. If you don’t see what’s on your mind, reach out to us by email support(at)travelsouthernstates.com.
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- What are some best travel adventures to go on?
- I don’t have enough time in my life to travel. Where do you suggest that someone like me travel to?
- Do you travel by air?
- Have you ever rode a train on any of your adventures?
- Why should I take time to read your travel blog?
- Do you blog full-time?
- What type of camera do you use?
- Do you use a special camera lens?
- Do you use any stock photos in your blog?
- Have you ever seen any alligators up close in your travels?
- I’m broke. How can I save money to go on a trip?
- What is the best way not to break the bank account for meals when traveling?
- I’m getting married soon. Are there attractions that offer wedding accommodation rental packages?
- I homeschool my children. Are there any museums that offer educational rental packages for educators?
What are some best travel adventures to go on?
That is a great question! It depends on what you enjoy doing.
If hiking is the thing you enjoy there are many amazing State and National Parks to travel to. Incidentially, did you know that the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has 348 hiking trails! The Appalachian Trail is approximately 2200 miles long and some segments of it are in the Bryson City, Swain County area. We hiked at Providence Canyon State Park, home of Providence Canyon and it was awesome! 
If you are a history lover, check out my blogs on historic museums.
If you enjoy taking photos, travel where you can have great photo ops like the mountains, beaches, zoos, and museums.
Reach out to my Events page that has festivals, shows and other attractions for solo travelers, families and senior citizens. Looking for things to take your children to? Check out some great adventures!
So, the best answer I can recommend is for you to go where your enjoyment level is the highest and then make your traveling plans around it.
I don’t have enough time in my life to travel. Where do you suggest that someone like me travel to?
I can understand. I would suggest traveling locally on your days off and then gradually extending your traveling area as you can. Go camping. Go fishing. Go swimming. Go hiking. Plan for a day trip or a weekend getaway to a nearby city or town. While there go to mom-and-pop stores, go antiquing, patron the cafes, go to chocolate shoppes and have a snack, walk the downtown shoppes, stop by an old-fashioned ice cream shop and have a banana spilt. Here’s a suggestion check out Apalachicola. Visit a museum. Your job is important but don’t make your job your life! Enjoy some time for yourself and travel!
Do you travel by air?
It depends on the amount of time that I have allotted to go on my journey. If traveling a great distance and would like to spend most of my time enjoying my destination, then certainly flying would be the best and faster recourse.
If I’m doing a road trip, then of course driving would be the best option. I can see tons of places off the beaten path.
Have you ever rode a train on any of your adventures?
Yes! I rode the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and enjoyed each minute of the 4 and 1/2 hour ride! Read my blog titled “What is so Amazing About Bryson City and the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad?“
Why should I take time to read your travel blog?
I take my blogging very serious and I put in many hours of writing, taking photos and editing in my blog. I blog during the week after I get off my fulltime job. Some nights I begin at 7 pm and blog until 12:00 am. Blogging includes writing, taking photos and editing photos. I usually take the photos on weekends or on my days off. Editing photos is a long process but a very worthwhile endeavor. I tend to be a perfectionist so I read over my articles multiple times making corrections as needed. But I love doing all of these processes! I blog about places that my family and I have traveled to. I want to share my experiences with you. You may or may not be able to physically go to these adventures, but online you can see the trip that we took. I write the good and the bad to give you the facts so that one day you might physically make the trip yourself! Based on the above, that is why you should read my blog.
Do you blog full-time?
No. I blog primarily as a hobby. I have a full-time job where in exchange for 40 hours of work I get paid a check. So in my off time, I blog at night and on the weekends. I love to share my adventures and travels with others! But my goal is to one day blog full-time.
What type of camera do you use?
A Canon Rebel EOS T7i Digital SLR camera with an 18-55 mm stabilizer lens. I also take photos with my Samsung Galaxy S8+ which gives excellent quality.
Do you use a special camera lens?
Yes. A Canon EFS 55-250mm lens with image stabilizer is used to capture very unique photo shots.
Do you use any stock photos in your blog?
Yes. Occasionally we use stock photos that capture a certain thought better. All photos taken by Travelsouthernstates.com will have our watermark on them. Our photos are original, creative and authentic.
Have you ever seen any alligators up close in your travels?
Yes!!! and they have enormous big teeth and a wide smile! Look at my photos on my blog about Wakulla Springs, Florida.
I’m broke. How can I save money to go on a trip?
See my article on “budgeting tips.”
What is the best way not to break the bank account for meals when traveling?
Use a rubber hammer, just kidding! We try to be economical in our travel budget and spending. We combine lunch and dinner in mid afternoon to cut down on costs. We book lodging accommodations where complimentary breakfasts are provided. We carry plenty of snacks, water, and soft drinks on our trips.
I’m getting married soon. Are there attractions that offer wedding accommodation rental packages?
Yes! And congrats on your wedding! I know that is an exciting time for you! Almost every historic house museum and antebellum home we have toured offers wedding rental packages. Southern historic mansions provide beautiful settings and amazing landscaped gardens for weddings. Check out my FAQ – Oakleigh House and Museum and go to the question, “Are weddings and special events allowed at Oakleigh House and Museum?” Select the link in the answer column.
Do the same at FAQ – Bragg-Mitchell Mansion and look at “Are wedding receptions and special events allowed at Bragg-Mitchell Mansion?” Select the link in the answer column.
Another one you can look at is FAQ – The President James K. Polk Home and Museum and go to the question, “Is the historic James K. Polk Home gardens available to rent for private weddings and events?” Select the link in the answer column.
I homeschool my children. Are there any museums that offer educational rental packages for educators?
Yes! There are museums that we have toured that offer educational packages or events for educators and homeschools. Check out my FAQ – Oakleigh House and Museum and go to the question, “Does Oakleigh House and Museum offer field trips for Schools?” Select the link in the answer column.
Do the same at FAQ – The President James K. Polk Home and Museum and look at “Does the James K. Polk Home and Museum offer any education resources for Educators?” Select the link in the answer column.