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A crowded theater in Wilmington NC, known for its vibrant entertainment scene, features ornate golden columns and red curtains. From the balcony, the audience faces a stage set with benches and ladders, eagerly awaiting the performance.

More Than a Beach Town: Entertainment in Wilmington, NC

June 14, 2026

If you think Wilmington, NC is just a beach town, think again. As a newer resident who visited for over 15 years before moving here, I can tell you this city has an entertainment scene that runs deep, and it runs year-round. From collegiate sports at Brooks Field and Trask Coliseum to Broadway productions at the Wilson Center, from the 460-year-old Airlie Oak to the steel decks of the Battleship North Carolina, there is no shortage of ways to spend your time here. Whether you are into live music, history, comedy, festivals, or a summer baseball game under the lights, Wilmington delivers. This is my running list of the top entertainment the Port City has to offer, and I am still discovering new favorites.

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Snow-covered mountains under a cloudy sky, with a street in the foreground lined with snowbanks, street signs, and lamp posts capture the serene beauty of Alaska in January. Leafless trees stand between the road and the mountains.

Alaska: The State That Keeps Calling Me Back

June 7, 2026

When people find out I have been to all 50 US states, the first question is always “what is your favorite?” I usually re-phrase it to “what state do I most want to return to?” and the answer is always Alaska. I have only been once, and it was in January for work, but we turned it into something much more. From a frozen rental truck and pulling a stranger out of a ditch on our first hour in Anchorage, to nearly disappearing into the snow at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Alaska had a way of making every moment feel like an adventure. The short daylight hours, the vast wilderness, and the warmth of the local community made it a trip that is impossible to forget and hard not to repeat.

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Travel with Pride

Travel with Pride

May 31, 2026

What does PRIDE really mean? The term originally stood for Personal Rights in Defense and Education, and the first Pride flag was introduced at the Gay Freedom Day Parade in 1978. But beyond the history, Pride means equality, acceptance, and the right to love, period. As a proud ally of the LGBTQ+ community, I believe in open-minded, educated conversations and treating everyone with kindness as we travel the world. Progress has been real, from legal recognition of same-sex couples in Denmark in 1989 to same-sex marriage legalization in Thailand in 2025. But there is still work to do. Traveling with Pride means educating yourself, understanding different perspectives, and leading with an open heart, no matter where in the world you go.

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