Days 146-148: Georgia

by | July 2015 | 4 comments

Day 146 (10/24/14): Brunswick, GA | Savannah, GA

IMG_1463One of the many (and most important) lessons we’ve learned from being on the road and living full-time in an RV is that you can only plan so much before fate steps in with her own plans (while laughing ominously, shaking her head and saying “Silly humans!”). Our agenda definitely did not include a devastating leak with our travel trailer. We should have been staying in Florida by now. But, since we have to wait before we can take our trailer in to have the leak fixed, we’ll be anchored in Georgia for several more days.

To make the most of a bad situation and take advantage of our current location, we decided to drive back to Savannah for the day. We had originally wanted to spend more time in Savannah. However, the campground we were staying at during the time didn’t have any availability. We were forced to move on, but we didn’t make it very far due to the leak. This was the perfect opportunity to return to Savannah and experience more of “The Hostess City of the South.”

We also wanted to visit the nearby Tybee Island and made this our first stop. With 5 miles of public beach and a location just 20 minutes east of Savannah, Tybee is rightfully known as “Savannah’s Beach.” However, after seeing Hilton Head Island, Tybee Island was rather disappointing. There were a few touristy shops and bar-type restaurants. Other than that though, there didn’t seem to be much else to see or do on the island. And as for the beach itself, reaching it required a lengthy walk on a boardwalk over sand dunes. Also, there was no free parking – even Arby’s had parking meters!

Unimpressed with Tybee Island, we returned to downtown Savannah. The first time we were in Savannah was on a weekend. Bad timing. It was extremely congested, and we couldn’t find parking. This time, however, we were there on a Friday, which surprisingly, made a difference. We were actually able to park on the street and do a little walking. Downtown is challenging to drive through (especially with a truck).

With all the squares, one-way streets and crosswalks, the best way to see Savannah is probably by trolley, a horse-drawn carriage ride or by strolling around. Savannah is an ideal city for walking. The city has unique restaurants around every corner and copious amounts of historic charm, including Victorian houses throughout the neighborhoods. I adore Savannah and would consider living in the downtown area if it wasn’t so cramped and congested. Even though we won’t be moving to Savannah, we savored our time there.

To indulge in the Southern charm of Savannah, we had afternoon tea at the Gryphon Tea Room. Entering the establishment felt like a form of time travel, transporting us to a time long past. Once an early twentieth century apothecary, the restaurant still features remnants of the original pharmacy, including an antique decor, stained glass windows and carved mahogany bookcases. The setting was perfect for a tea room.

IMG_1448Sadly though, the single best part of our tea time was the ambiance. The food was disappointing, and the service was literally the worst we had ever been subjected to. We were ready to walk out due to the extreme lack of customer service we received. However, the manager was extremely apologetic and treated us to our meals, somewhat salvaging our experience. While this was not the enjoyable afternoon tea we had been hoping for, it in no way detracted from our appreciation of the lovely city of Savannah.

 

Days 147-148 (10/25/14-10/26/14): Brunswick, GA

Some people may think we’re on an extensive vacation. However, traveling on the road non-stop can really feel like a full-time job at times with all the planning, driving, navigating, etc. Don’t get me wrong! We truly love exploring, meeting new people, and seeing and experiencing different places. But, we need a day off here and there to unwind and just simply relax. Plus, every once in awhile, we also need time to catch up on basic duties, such as laundry, errands and other chores (good times…haha!). We used these two days for a little of both.

Follow Next Destination Unknown on Pinterest

Affiliate Disclosure

This post may contain affiliate links or links to Amazon. If you choose to purchase anything through these links, I may earn a commission at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting me and my blog. Youโ€™re the best! See the full disclosure for details.

Join the Free Blog Launch Course and learn how to start a blog in just 7 days!

Let’s Connect!

Briana Nickas of Next Destination Unknown

Behind the Blog

Hey there! I’m Briana, a blogger, hiker, traveller, RVer, photo-taker, and National Parks lover who is passionate about exploring the great outdoors while practicing clean living for a healthier lifestyle to continue doing the things I live for. My goal is to inspire others to live a life focused on wellbeing and wandering. Join me!

READ MORE

Top Blog Categories

RVing

RVing

Blogging with Next Destination Unknown

Blogging

A Few of My Faves…

1

RAKUTEN

Get cash back on your purchases through Rakuten for free! This is seriously one of my favorite things in life!


2

SITEGROUND

Reliable hosting for your self-hosted WordPress website is a must! SiteGround is not only reliable, but it's also affordable!


3

DIVI THEME

If you want to design a custom WordPress website without having to know code, the Divi Theme is the way to go!


4

WP ROCKET

Boo for slow websites! Does your WordPress blog need a major site speed boost? You need the WP Rocket plugin!


5

MAILERLITE

For an affordable yet customizable email marketing service, MailerLite is my go-to choice!

Powered by…

Divi WordPress Theme
WP Rocket - WordPress Caching Plugin

Earn Cash Back

Get Cash Back with Rakuten!

Go Natural

Try natural skincare with 10% off Primally Pure!

Use code NDU10 for 10% off EVERY Primally Pure purchase!

Go Shopping

Get What You Need from Amazon!

Try RVing

Blogging Tools I use, LOVE, and highly recommend:

  • SITEGROUND I use SiteGround as my web hosting provider for this self-hosted WordPress blog. Their plans are affordable and include must-have features. Learn more about SiteGround and their web hosting plansย HERE.
  • DIVI THEME –ย I love the Divi Theme’s page builder to create a fully customizable website. Plus, it comes with some super handy plugins! Get 10% OFF the Divi Theme HERE.
  • WP ROCKET –ย Site speed is critical for blogs. I use the WP Rocket Plugin in conjunction with my SiteGround hosting and their SG Optimizer plugin for a super fast site. Check out the WP Rocket plugin HERE.
  • CANVAย –ย Canva makes it super easy to design eye-catching graphics and Pins for your blog. Sign up for a FREE Canva account and try Canva Pro FREE for 30 daysย HERE.
  • MAILERLITE – I love using MailerLite to design and send engaging emails to my subscribers.ย Get MailerLite FREE for your first 1,000 email subscribers HERE.

You may also like…

Leave a Comment!

4 Comments

  1. PhilipSNielsen@aol.com

    Savannah is GREAT….great food, architecture, people. Hope you enjoyed yourselves!

    Reply
  2. markcunningham437

    Are you still blogging about your adventures? Cant find any new posts after October 2014

    Reply
    • Next Destination Unknown

      Thanks for following along and checking up on us! Traveling on the road and exploring the country has turned out to be very time consuming, and internet reception has been unreliable. I’m still blogging though! I’m just I’m extremely behind (ooops…sorry!). I’ll get up-to-date eventually. However, I just posted a new blog, so that helps! ๐Ÿ™‚ Check out the latest blog post here: Days 149-150: Georgia & Florida .

      Reply

Trackbacks/Pingbacks

  1. Days 149-150: Georgia & Florida | Next Destination Unknown - […] we drove a little further south to the beach. St. Augustine Beach reminded us of a larger Tybee Island…
Submit a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Treasure Chest of Freebies with Free Resources for Blogging, Travel, RVing, and Hiking

Unlock the Treasure Chest of Freebies!

ย 

Sign up for the key to unlock the Treasure Chest of Freebies and get your free Travel, RVing, Hiking, Wellbeing, and Blogging resources!

Success! Check your inbox for the key to unlock the Treasure Chest of Freebies.