Alicia Tenise

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A Foodie’s Guide: Best Places to Eat in Winston-Salem, NC

Best Places to Eat in Winston-Salem featured by top US travel blogger Alicia Tenise
Spring House Restaurant, Best Places to Eat in Winston-Salem featured by top US travel blogger Alicia Tenise

Best Places to Eat in Winston-Salem:

Over the last couple of years, I’ve gotten the opportunity to visit almost every major city in North Carolina, and to be honest? This state is packed with amazing food, southern hospitality, and incredible charm, and I fall in love with each visit!

Last month, we had the opportunity to visit Winston-Salem, NC for the first time, and we loved every second of our experience. Winston-Salem is a lot more than just a college town: it’s an incredibly hip, modern city, and it should 100% be on your radar if you’re a foodie! 

Here’s an ultimate weekend guide to the best places to eat in Winston-Salem if you’re planning a trip to Winston-Salem in the near future.
 
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Travel Guide: A Weekend in Baltimore

Weekend in Baltimore featured by top US travel blogger Alicia Tenise
Weekend in Baltimore featured by top US travel blogger Alicia Tenise
** This Weekend in Baltimore travel guide was updated: 2/4/19

If you’ve followed me long enough, you’ve probably seen me claim both Baltimore and D.C. as my hometown. Confusing, right? Let me explain.

I was born in Baltimore and lived there until I was five, then I moved to Northern Virginia (aka the D.C. suburbs) with my mother. My dad and his entire side of the family still lived in Baltimore, and since the two cities aren’t that far from each other, I was always bouncing back and forth. My dad has worked at Baltimore City Hall for a couple of decades, so it was fun getting to visit him at work and experience the city. Baltimore has a lot more culture than the D.C. ‘burbs does, and I love that half of my family still lives there!

If you’re in the Mid-Atlantic and are looking for a fun weekend trip, Baltimore should be on your radar. I had the opportunity to work with Visit Baltimore to put together a full weekend trip for you guys — and now I’m counting down the days until my next Charm City visit!
 
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Top 5 Wineries in Texas Hill Country You Need to Visit

The Best Wineries in Texas Hill Country featured by top US travel blogger, Alicia Tenise: image of a woman drinking wine in Texas hill country

Did you know that Texas Hill Country is the nation’s second most-visited AVA (behind Napa Valley)? I’ve always been a firm believer that you don’t have to travel to the West Coast to find incredible wine in the U.S. While Tom, and I visited Austin last fall, we decided to make a day trip out to the surrounding wineries — and we were very impressed. 

If you’re a wine lover, wineries in Texas Hill Country should be on your radar. Some of the grapes that define Texas Hill Country today include Tempranillo, Mourvèdre, Sangiovese, and Viognier (which happens to also be the state grape of my home state: Virginia!)

If you’re headed to either Austin or San Antonio, I would highly recommend making a detour to explore some of these incredible wineries in Texas Hill Country. 
 
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The Ultimate Guide of Things to Do in Austin TX

Downtown Austin | The Ultimate Guide of Things to Do in Austin TX featured by top Virginia travel blog Alicia Tenise

Austin is one of my favorite cities in the U.S., hands down. It has its own unique culture, it’s very, very weird, and it always feels like home every single time I visit. Not to mention: it’s a haven for foodies. If my entire family didn’t live on the East Coast, I’d seriously consider moving to Austin. 

If you’re headed to ATX soon, here are some of my absolute favorite spots in town that need to be on your radar!
 
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