We fully believe that spontaneity and adventure are part of the magic of traveling, but eating at disappointing restaurants that are overpriced and underwhelming is a surefire way to ruin an otherwise amazing trip. Some of the most meaningful memories are made around the table, and we want to help you have the best experiences possible!

Organized by meal, but otherwise in no particular order, we’ve put together the ultimate foodies guide to Charleston and will update it periodically. We promise, this will be the last guide you’ll need to look at!

If you want to eat with the locals and steer clear of subpar tourist traps, stop at any of these impressive, tried-and-true eateries. Your taste buds will thank you!

We’ve been in the market for upgraded luggage for some time. Our old fabric suitcases were fraying at the seams, and besides that, they were far too large, bulky, heavy, and simply not functional. In our quest to find a high-quality replacement, we had specific criteria that had to be met. Our new suitcase:

• needed to be a carry-on with two usable sides

• have a hard shell exterior for durability and easy cleaning

• have spinner wheels that could easily maneuver

• include an interior compression board or packing cubes

• and, of course, be sustainably made

Having been inundated with targeted ads from Away, we did our due diligence and extensively researched the brand to see if it lives up to the Instagram-hype. Let’s just say that our research only solidified our decision to look elsewhere. Besides, in a sea of Away, we can easily see someone mistaking another traveler’s luggage for their own.

That was when we came across Monos.

With a rich background that’s as tangible as the city’s thick humidity — impossible not to feel — Savannah is brimming with stories of the past. To more deeply understand the powerful history first-hand, stroll among the quaint and quiet streets, find solace beneath the shade of majestic oak trees, and immerse yourself in incredible architecture that takes you back centuries.