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  I took a trip to Dead People’s Stuff Antiques & Emporium in Hudson, North Carolina, to see what kind of oddities I could find. With a name like that, I was curious before I even got through the door. Inside, I found shelves filled with antiques, decorative pieces, and objects that made me wonder about their history. Some things were easy to recognize. Others needed a closer look. One highlight was seeing uranium glass under a blacklight. The bright green glow definitely gets your attention! I also checked out vintage medical equipment, historical portraits, and decorative knives. The old portraits brought up a different kind of curiosity. You’re looking at someone’s face from another time, often without knowing much about the person or how their picture ended up in an antique shop. Then there was the throne. Naturally, I had to sit down and see how royal I looked. I’m still waiting for someone to bring me snacks. 👑 There was plenty to browse, whether you’re interested in col...

I spent a rainy day at the Carolina Renaissance Festival in Huntersville, North Carolina. There was jousting, mead, comedy and plenty to wander around and see. There was also an opportunity for a dad joke, and apparently I couldn’t leave that alone. The queen and the weather gave me something to work with. I’ll let the clip do the damage. 😂 Huzzah! Watch the quick joke: This was just a small moment from the full visit. The jousting was one of my favorite parts of the day, and I enjoyed the mead too. Then there was Vegetable Justice, where the person at the tomato booth had plenty to say about me. If you’re thinking about visiting the Carolina Renaissance Festival, or just want to come along and see how our day went, the full video has much more of the experience. Watch the full Carolina Renaissance Festival visit: A rainy visit to the Carolina Renaissance Festival in Huntersville, NC, leads to a dad joke. Watch the clip and CoreniaBug’s full festival adventure.

CoreniaBug I went to the Carolina Renaissance Festival with a birthday-gift quest. I came home with muddy shoes, an adorable owl necklace, and a newfound appreciation for sweet honey mead. The gift was supposed to be for my mother-in-law. The owl necklace was a little bonus quest. Huzzah! Our 2026 visit to the Carolina Renaissance Festival in Huntersville, North Carolina, came with rain from beginning to end. Thankfully, there were still knights to cheer for, artisan shops to explore, and plenty of reasons to keep smiling. A little festival history The Carolina Renaissance Festival first opened in 1994 with just six acres of attractions and entertainment. It has since grown into a 25-acre village filled with cottages, castles, shops, kitchens, and pubs. That is quite an upgrade from a little gathering in the woods! For anyone looking for things to do near Charlotte, it’s a chance to spend the day somewhere that feels wonderfully removed from the usual routine. Getting dressed for the a...

  I tried two unusual Asheville Airbnbs: a mountain castle and a private retro arcade I’ve now stayed in a mountaintop castle and a private retro arcade in the Asheville area. Apparently booking a normal room is becoming difficult for me. 😂 The castle was Windswept Castle at Earth & Sky Dwellings, about 10 minutes north of downtown Asheville. Stone walls, a turret, chandeliers, vaulted ceilings, and a loft. They really committed to the castle thing. I showed up without a crown, so that’s on me. My favorite part, though? Those mountain views. With the big windows, you could just sit inside and take it all in. Even the little door peepholes reminded me of The Wizard of Oz. Also, let me clear up the drive there. I went in September 2026, and the road up was paved and easy to get to. If you have a really low car, I’d check with the hosts about clearance first. Colder months could be a different story, so check the weather and road conditions. The hosts say you’ll need four wheel d...

  I stayed at an Airbnb in Asheville, North Carolina, with an entire private arcade and three pinball machines right in the bedroom. Yes, the bedroom. Apparently, sleeping was going to have some competition. 😂 🎮 Here’s what was inside • Classic arcade machines • Three bedroom pinball machines • A huge projector screen • Labyrinth memorabilia • Retro game manuals and little details everywhere And I got the whole arcade to myself for the night! 🕹️ Just one more game… Having a private arcade was probably my favorite part of the stay. I could wander around, try different games and go back to the ones I liked without waiting for somebody else to finish. Then there were the pinball machines. Having them right beside the bed was hard to believe, and the Labyrinth pinball machine was amazing. That one alone could’ve kept me busy for hours. I’m pretty sure one more game is the biggest lie I told myself that night. 😂 🔮 A little Labyrinth love The games weren’t the only things worth look...

  I Stayed in a Castle Airbnb in Asheville NC 🏰 Windswept Castle I spent the night in a castle. My neighbor was a spaceship. And there was a little wizard village nearby. Asheville really said, pick your adventure. 😂 I found Windswept Castle on Airbnb. It’s one of 20 unique stays at Earth & Sky Dwellings in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and getting to spend a night in a castle was pretty hard to pass up. Come along with me for a look inside, the little details I loved, and exactly what my overnight stay cost. 🏰 Windswept Castle at a glance Where: Earth & Sky Dwellings near Asheville, North Carolina Sleeps: 4 guests Beds: 2 queen beds, one downstairs and one in the upstairs loft Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom and 1 half bathroom My overnight total: $360 The sleeping setup and amenities are listed on the property’s website. 🏰 Come on in The first things I noticed were the vaulted ceilings and that amazing chandelier. It feels grand when you walk through the door, but the liv...