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Beat the Heat in Asheville—A Local’s Perspective
You know, I’m always harping on Asheville’s fair weather, but even here in the Paris of the South, it's been a scorcher of a summer. Some...


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Best Restaurants in Downtown Asheville—A Local’s Perspective
The wheel of time turns, and once again I have the privilege to delve into one of my favorite subjects: the best restaurants in downtown...


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July 4th in Asheville—A Local’s Perspective
In that long and sweaty section of the year between Easter and Thanksgiving, which some may call “summer,” I find that Independence Day...


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Award-Winning Restaurant in Asheville—A Local’s Perspective
I was reading an article in the paper this morning about a local chef winning an international vegan-cooking award when it occurred to me...


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Best Gaming in Asheville—A Local’s Perspective
Many people visit Asheville for the great outdoors: soaring hikes, fair weather, and all the biodiversity of the Blue Ridge Mountains. I...


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Best Spring Events in Asheville—A Local’s Perspective
Spring’s in full swing here in Asheville, and it's always this time of year that I’m reminded of how lucky I am to live in the mountains....


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Best Spring Hikes in Asheville—A Local’s Perspective
How do we know it's springtime? From calendars? The inclination of the Earth? Hummingbirds and rabbits and the like have their instincts...


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How to Get the Best Cabin Rentals in Asheville for Your Family
Imagine: a clear sky, and a view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Your kids/dogs frolic in a flower pasture, enjoying some of the fairest...


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Nightlife in Asheville—A Local’s Perspective
Ah, night-time. The moon is out and the coyotes howl. It’s the perfect time of day for some of my favorite activities. Namely watching...


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The Best Time of Year to Visit Asheville NC
That’s a hard one. After all, as a local, I don’t have to pick and choose when I visit Asheville. I get the best of all seasons. But time...


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Best Diners in Asheville—A Local’s Perspective
I’m surprised I haven’t gotten to this subject before now. Those who know me know I love breakfast, and those who know diners know that...


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Seven Fun Family-Friendly Attractions in Asheville NC
This February I’ve focused on the most romantic things to do in Asheville, the most romantic town in this romantic part of the country....


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Most Romantic Things to do in Asheville—A Local’s Perspective
Asheville lies in the most scenic part of North Carolina, nestled in the Blue Ridge and all its stately beauty. It’s little wonder that...


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Stargazing in Asheville—A Local’s Perspective
A couple nights ago I was leaving my dojo, when one of my compatriots picked out the Pleiades in the night sky. I don’t know enough about...


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Top Things to do in Asheville NC this Winter
December may be over but here in Asheville, winter is just getting started. You know, people have asked me if my hometown is worth...


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Asheville’s Best of 2022—A Local’s Perspective
All in all, I think 2022 was a good year for Asheville. Lots of new businesses and restaurants. Lots of renovations. Revitalizations....

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The Benefits of Booking a Luxury Cabin for Your Family
Why luxury cabins? Why now? Well, I’ve covered a whole lot of things to do in Asheville, the Paris of the South, from restaurants to...


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December in Asheville—A Local’s Perspective
It’s the most wonderful time of the year here in Asheville, filled with cold rains and holiday cheer. Everywhere I go people are wishing...


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The South Slope (Part Two)—A Local’s Perspective
Yesterday I had an illuminating exchange with a colleague of mine. Turns out we’re both from the Blue Ridge. I asked him what part and he...


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Thanksgiving in Asheville—A Local’s Perspective
I understand holiday travel seldom makes it to the top of the list of what people enjoy with their Thanksgiving suppers. And as a local,...
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