The Carolinas

At this stage of our trip we might be running out of time and gas. Every time I start researching another state there is so much to see and do that I want to squeeze in as much as possible.

On one hand it's good as we might not have the opportunity to do a trip like this again but on the other hand I don't want to rush things and get exhausted before completing the 2 months. If only we had more time!

With this in mind we are considering driving through Virginia all the way to the Carolinas. A good friend of mine called Bryan Calloway, who is from Charlotte, always said that Charlotte is one of the prettiest town in the world and I must go and visit it one day.

Charlotte skyline

North Carolina is famous for the business-oriented urban centres of the central Piedmont as well as for the scenic routes along the coast and those through the Appalachian Mountains, especially along the unforgettable Blue Ridge Parkway.

Cullasaja falls - Nantahala National Forest

Appalachian Mountains

Reading about the Carolinas I came across this description from the Lonely Planet: "Cross the border of South Carolina and plunge back in time. For a traveler heading down the eastern seaboard, venturing into South Carolina marks the beginning of the Deep South, where the air is hotter, the accents are thicker and traditions are clung to with even more fervor"

Charleston

The cradle of the Civil War, Charleston is also one of the most popular tourist destinations in the southeast. Charleston is also a city for strolling, for admiring the architecture, for stopping to smell the blooming jasmine, the gardenia and honeysuckle.

Residential garden in Charleston

Time permitting we can start to make our way up to Washington DC through Virginia and perhaps stop in Williamsburg to recharge our batteries.

Williamsburg, Virginia