Are you looking for a unique and luxurious way to experience the great outdoors? Look no further than glamping in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The destination, a tiny home cabin on a property owned by the Getaway organization, offers the perfect balance of roughing it in nature while still having access to modern comforts like a stove, cookware, a bathroom, and a comfortable bed. Imagine waking up to the sound of birds and the smell of fresh pine, while still having a warm shower and a comfortable bed to rest in. Join us on our journey as we explore the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains and discover why glamping should be your next adventure.

This year, I had the opportunity to attend the Holy Smokes Festival in North Charleston, South Carolina. Holy Smokes mission is to raise awareness and funds for families affected by pediatric brain cancer through the support of Hogs for the Cause. All donations will stay in Charleston to support MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House across the street.

A Saturday in November bought me face-to-face with the elite group of airmen, the US Navy Blue Angels. Their final show of the season bought them to Peachtree City, Georgia to wow a crowd of spectators. Today, I talk about my experience documenting a catering event for these amazing service members.

The next time you go to the Grand Canyon, you’ll need to know which of the 3 locations you really want to go to.

A few weeks ago, I found myself in the Northeast, an area I have explored very little. This region never really appealed to me as much as other places like the Southwest or Pacific Northwest. Fortunately, a recent opportunity to document Chef Rasheed Philips’ journey to Stonington, Connecticut, for The Roost Festival allowed me to explore more of the region. Our first stop — harvesting oysters with BonApetite’s very own Brad Leone and Newfoundland’s Jeremy Charles.

A few years ago, I began the practice of expressing gratitude. It typically took the form of writing out five things I was grateful for each morning. I also would verbally express appreciation to the people I was thankful for.

The Roost Festival is New Englands Love Letter to Fall. The event takes place at the Stone Acres Farm in Southeast Connecticut and headlines names like Brad Leone, Andre Mac, and Rasheed Philips. The musical act, TALK put on a show and the whole event culminated in a house party at the 17th-Century house late into the night.

The Gateway Arch has been granted the coveted National Park designation. Unfortunately, it does not fit any criteria for what a National Park should be.

When you travel, make the most out of the trip by creating memories through unique experiences.

The Ilani BBQ festival is a weekend of barbecue demonstrations by big-name chefs like Alton Brown, Robert Irvine, Kevin Bludso, Rasheed Philips, and many more. Join me as a recap a behind-the-scenes weekend in the Pacific Northwest for this amazing event.

Meandering through the mountains led me to one of my favorite spots — Wayah Bald in the North Carolina section of the Great Smoky Mountains.

One of the biggest challenges of a road trip is finding a place to get cleaned up. Over the years, I have picked up a number of tips on where you can find a place to get quickly showered and head out on your way.

A few years ago I got stranded in a remote area of the Colorado mountains. I decided to visit Wheeler Geological Area and came back to a dead battery in my Jeep Wrangler. This is when I was introduced to the NOCO Boost Jump Starter and now I never leave home without it.

Throughout my life, I have found myself in need for an escape. My search for peace has taken me many places over the years.

A recent trip to Petrified Forest National Park in the Grand Canyon State got me thinking about the art of mindfulness - being present.

Take a look behind-the-scenes (BTS) of this awesome shoot with THE Shay Diggs for international nutrition and fitness brand, Blue Star Nutraceuticals.

Looking for a place to grab a few hours of sleep during your road trip? Look no further. In this post, I break down the five places I look to when in need of a place to rest.

You need to know these five things before you decide to visit Arizona.

These ten items are essential to having a successful and safe road trip. As we go in to the peak of road trip season, it is important to realize what items you must have before hitting the road.

Smoke Sessions is a collaboration between Masterbuilt, Home Depot and Kingsford which highlights the use of their products to create great dishes. Rasheed Philips returned, for his second year in a row, as a featured Pitmaster. Shooting for this series took place over three days and was yet another opportunity for me to work with some of the best in the business.