If you’re a woman considering her first solo trip, but apprehensive about heading overseas—why not visit a destination in the U.S. instead? This way: you don’t have to worry about long flights, language barriers, or cultural differences. All you have to do find your own rhythm, and discover firsthand why millions of women now prefer to travel alone.
Though you have plenty of choices here in the States, cities are a smart starting point since they’ll expose you to many things that make traveling so rewarding, from cultural attractions to diverse restaurants. And while major urban hubs like New York City, Los Angeles, and Miami are great for group vacations, they can be a bit daunting for the first-time solo traveler.
This is when Charlotte enters the picture. As a true mid-sized city, it offers a unique urban experience merging warm Southern hospitality with a wonderfully progressive spirit. As I’ve learned during my recent excursions to North Carolina’s biggest city, Charlotte is a hidden gem in plain sight…
What’s old is new again at Customshop. Opened in 2007 by Trey Wilson and bought in 2022 by chef Andres Kaifer and general manager Alex Bridges, this city staple has attracted a new generation of diners with a shareable globetrotting menu, from handmade pastas—get the highly craveable Blue Crab Agnolotti—to North Carolina scallops accompanied by Carolina Gold rice middlins (grits) and seasonal vegetables…
