Farmer's Markets in Charleston South Carolina are 'growing'.  Whether you're on John's Island, Downtown Charleston or near the Lakes in Summerville, you can shop for home grown fruit and vegetables from local farmers.  You'll also find local honey, (great for allergies), homemade breads, gelato, fre

When taking a stroll around Charleston, keep your eyes peeled for a striking red sash around a carriage driver’s waist. This is the symbol of quality and assurance of a great guided tour! The Old South Carriage Company guides will entertain you with historical facts, local lore, and humor while pass

The Carolina Shag  - The South Carolina State dance "The Shag' is a partner dance done primarily to Beach Music. It is a dance recognized in national and international dance competitions held across the United States. A 1989 motion picture, “Shag,” starring Bridget Fonda, Phoebe Cates and Tyrone P

Mom and the Hurricane  Well, it could not have been better timing, or so I thought ! I had invited my mom to visit me here in Charleston.  October is the perfect month when the weather is no longer hot and humid but still warm and definitely warmer than in Germany at this time of the year.  And th

                        Charleston's Top 5 Museums Charleston, SC, is one of America's most historic cities, with a rich cultural, natural and military heritage. There's no better spot to experience Charleston's past than in its many museums: The Charleston Museum The Charleston Museum was founde

                   Boiled Peanuts ? really ?  REALLY !! Well, traveling to the South, one will find definitely some foods which will appear weird or strange such as a variety of BBQ, corn, grits, chowder and stews and of course "boiled peanuts" . There are traditional boiled peanuts, Cajun boiled

We love to move !    When I came first to the United States, I learned that people like to move to a new house every few years and prefer just a 12 months lease on a property. That was very foreign to me.  In Germany, where is was born, we basically stay in our home "forever" and nobody would sign

Down filled coat vs T-shirt Haha..today I am writing about how a Charlestonian prepared for a trip to Fort Wayne, Indiana in the middle of December. If you have been living here in Charleston SC for quite some time, your blood has thinned out and you know what weather to expect. You enjoy at le

From beach to hiking !  The Francis Marion National Forest is located north of Charleston, South Carolina. It is named for revolutionary war hero Francis Marion who was known to the British as the Swamp Fox.  This National Forest is contained entirely in the counties of Charleston and Berkeley a

Have you discovered Charleston' Upper Peninsula?   No?? Well, you're missing out!  Charleston's Upper Peninsula is transitioning from industrial and commercial roots to modern work spaces, retail, restaurants and housing.  It's a place to live, work and play!   You most likely have heard of The Cit

It's the time of the year to enjoy and buy fresh food.      Here is an overview of our local FARMERS MARKETS:  Location                  Address                       When ? Charleston              Marion Square              Saturdays 8am to 2pm West Ashley           Sycamore Ave              

As you all know, I am very much socially engaged and love to do all kind of things when not working my real estate business. And so, I just wanted to point out a few things happening here in Charleston area in the next few days. This is a very limited list of things to do and by no means com

Like every year and probably in many towns and cities, the locals vote for what they like best in their hometown. And so we are here again and our local magazine "CITY PAPER" has all the votes in and published results in their latest edition. Nearly 1,000,000 votes were cast in this year’s Bes

       Where can we listen to live music ?   That is a question I am asked often when I meet with customers and clients who come for a visit to Charleston to explore our area and are looking for a home to buy or lease.   Where do I go to listen to live music ?! I could say pretty much everywher