WELCOME TO Carolina Blogging

Discovering the Sweet Southern Life

I’m Sarah, a North Carolina native, independent travel agency owner, and lover of slow mornings, salty breezes, and the small businesses that make the Carolinas so worth exploring.

Carolina Blogging is where I share what I love most about this region: the road trips, the food, the everyday moments that make Carolina living so good, and the real stories behind building something of your own in the Carolinas..

Where It Began

Carolina Blogging was co-founded in 2015 with a simple but ambitious vision: create a space where North and South Carolina bloggers could connect, learn from one another, and grow together.

At the time, blogging was still emerging as a professional channel, and resources for creators, especially at the local level, were limited. What began as a collaborative idea quickly evolved into a thriving regional community built on shared knowledge and mutual support.

We hosted one of the area’s early blog conferences in Gastonia, North Carolina, bringing creators together for in-person education on branding and newsletters long before those conversations became standard in the digital space. Carolina Blogging expanded into curated workshops and partnerships with local businesses, gathering bloggers inside storefronts and venues to amplify small business visibility while strengthening our own professional skills.

As the digital landscape matured, so did Carolina Blogging.

What began as a multi-creator network evolved into a founder-led platform, with a renewed vision to carry forward the original mission: elevate small businesses across North and South Carolina, foster meaningful connections, and share travel experiences rooted in trust and intention.

What You Will Find Here

Carolina Blogging covers four things I genuinely love:

  • Travel — Family-friendly destinations, weekend getaways, coastal towns, and mountain escapes across NC and SC.
  • Food — Local flavors, seasonal ingredients, and the restaurants and markets worth going out of your way for.
  • Lifestyle — The everyday rhythms of Carolina living, from slow mornings to sweet southern traditions.
  • Small Business — Real stories about entrepreneurship in the Carolinas, including my own journey building an independent travel agency from the ground up.

Today

I partner with guest contributors, highlight regional destinations and businesses, and help clients plan travel through my independent travel agency Carolina Blogging Travel.

Whether you are here to explore, eat, or figure out what building something of your own really looks like, I am so glad you found this little corner of the internet.

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  • Carolina Blogging was co-founded in 2015 with a simple but ambitious vision: create a space where North and South Carolina bloggers could connect, learn from one another, and grow together. At the time, blogging was still emerging as a professional channel, and resources for creators—especially at the local level—were limited. What began as a collaborative idea quickly evolved into a thriving regional community built on shared knowledge and mutual support. We hosted one of the area’s early blog conferences in Gastonia, North Carolina, bringing creators together for in-person education on branding and newsletters long before those conversations became standard in the digital space. Carolina Blogging expanded into curated workshops and partnerships with local businesses, gathering bloggers inside storefronts and venues to amplify small business visibility while strengthening our own professional skills. At its height, the platform included a robust member directory connecting creators across the Carolinas. As the digital landscape matured, so did Carolina Blogging. What began as a multi-creator network evolved into a founder-led platform, with me continuing to carry forward the original mission: elevate small businesses across North and South Carolina, foster meaningful connection, and share intentional travel experiences rooted in trust and clarity. Today, Carolina Blogging operates as an independently led brand. I partner with guest contributors, highlight regional destinations and businesses, and extend that work through personalized vacation planning for clients seeking thoughtfully guided travel. While the structure has evolved, the foundation remains the same — empowering others to grow, explore, and build with intention.