Oktoberfest is upon us! This traditional German “volksfest” or people’s festival (Wikipedia describes it as a “travelling funfair” which is just ...yes) starts in mid-September and runs through early October. The Munich Oktoberfest was established in 1810 and, today, we embrace it around the globe. If you’re really into it, strap on your lederhosen and … Continue reading A Hops-Filled Guide to the Breweries of the Lowcountry

Fall in Savannah brings days of relief from summer’s relentless steam shower. An 80-degree day here and there punctuates the monotonous march of heat advisories. Those days turn into weeks and, hopefully, by late October, fall finally arrives in all it’s 70-degree glory.  When the humidity hits you like a sledgehammer, it effectively tamps down … Continue reading Eight of the Best Fall Festivals for Every Kind of Party-Goer

Over the last two decades, Savannah has woken from its slumber and is rising as a destination for tourists and transplants alike. In 2018 and 2019 alone it has been named one of The South's Best Food Cities by Southern Living, one of The Best 15 Cities in the United States by Travel + Leisure, … Continue reading Development in Savannah – What’s New and What’s on the Horizon

The borders of the Southside neighborhood of Savannah are hard to define. If you are a transplant, city-dweller, Southside is basically anywhere ...well, south. To Savannah natives though, the location is important. There’s Vernonburg, a separate enclave that happens to be south of the city. There’s White Bluff, Wilshire, and Windsor Forest, all distinct neighborhoods … Continue reading Where to Live: Five Reasons to Pick the Southside