In 2018, on my second-ever solo trip, I found myself at Candlefish in Atlanta for a candle making class. Although this location has since closed, Candlefish still welcomes crafters in Charleston and Boston to create something meaningful with your their two hands. For $60, you'll spend an hour and a half with experienced chandlers who will walk you through the process of fragrance blending.

Charleston is a historic South Carolina city marked by colorful antebellum homes and architectural design, cobblestone roads, extensive beach access, a rich culture of southern comfort food, and nightlife at King Street. From Folly Beach and Isle of Palms to Rainbow Row and The Battery to Angel Oak Tree and the Ravenel Bridge, it's a charmingly beautiful, slow-paced, tourist city to explore.

In Charleston, you’ll want to try southern comfort foods, especially those that are native to the area. Rice is a major part of the culture and history of Charleston so you’ll see it on nearly every menu; you’ll also come across many fundamentally southern seafood dishes like shrimp and grits or she crab soup.