Why Asheville?

First blog, hmmmm.  Where to begin?  Perhaps why Asheville?  What makes me never want to live anywhere else?

I have been fortunate enough to travel extensively throughout my 41 years.  My family moved around when I was younger so I am no stranger to starting over.  In my head I am a big city girl.  I lived briefly in NYC, Atlanta for almost a decade and Charlotte as a small child.  So these things do not equate to living in a small town for the rest of my life.  But here I am, putting down roots in western NC.  So why?

#1 The People

I am always amazed at the interesting people I meet in this town.  This isn’t the easiest place to find a job so a lot of people bring theirs with them or piece together a few odds and ends to make life work.  I find myself sitting at a dinner table with friends discussing how we got to this place.  A vacation that felt like home.  A love of outdoors.  Born and raised and was drawn back.  Everyone has a story.

#2 The Beauty

If you know me, you know I love to run and ride my bike.  This is an athletes paradise.  The Blue Ridge Parkway is in my back yard (not literally) but part of my usual biking route.  Have you seen the views?  Crisp fresh air, amazing climbs and descents, fall foliage people seek from all over the US,  just part of my everyday routine.  And lets not forget the trails.  Before I moved here, I had never run on a trail.  Strictly a road girl in the ATL.  There is nothing like getting out in the woods to get away from it all.

#3 The Food

I like to eat and Asheville does not disappoint.  It is nearly impossible to narrow down a list of my favorites.  I love being a tourist and going to the spots you have probably read about in national publications, but you can’t forget the hidden gems and food trucks that make this place special.  Need a recommendation?  Send me a message and I will be happy to share.