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We Saw the Brown Mountain Lights! Here’s How You Can, Too

It finally happened! After years of waiting for the big moment, I saw the infamous Brown Mountain Lights for myself! We briefly covered them on the blog several years ago, as we attempted to spot them while filming for Weird World Adventures, but nothing could prepare me for what I actually saw when they finally…
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Beyond Historic Sites: Exploring North Carolina’s Diverse Gaming Options and Activities

North Carolina is gradually making a name for itself in the gaming sector as it has expanded beyond traditional gaming to encompass a wide range of betting and gambling activities. Recent legislative successes have provided the circumstances for a more robust gaming environment, aiming to increase state revenues and prevent gambling funds from fleeing the…
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Why You Should Visit Winston-Salem

Winston-Salem has been known for hundreds of years as a cultural, innovative, and artistic hub. Since its early settlers, craftsmanship, pottery, iron working, furniture making, and clothing production have all set the city’s personality apart from surrounding areas. Of course, the VIVA GLAM team loves that this city has a strong artistic vibe as well…
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The Windsor Boutique Hotel is a Must-Visit in Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville, NC is becoming more hip by the minute. This city is an art-lover’s dream with old brick-buildings placed in between brightly colored facades. The food is delicious and vegan-friendly at most places, and there is no lack of things to see and do. Plus, it’s also well known for being a haunted location, so…
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The Perfect All-In-One Stop in Asheville, North Carolina

If you’re looking to visit Asheville, North Carolina (or are planning to stop through it for the night), we have some recommendations for you! Asheville, North Carolina is quickly becoming one of the hippest, most artistic places to visit. The plethora of artistic locations and vegan-friendly eateries truly makes it one-of-a-kind. And we were thrilled…
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A Quick Ghost Guide to North Carolina

Now, who doesn’t love a good ghost story? As someone who has been interested in the paranormal my whole life, I’ve always had a special place in my heart for haunted locations. Luckily, growing up on the East Coast of the US, there is no shortage of haunted locations. So, going back to film my…
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