Lounging at the Battery Park Book Exchange and Wine Bar in Asheville

We have been to the Battery Park Book Exchange and Wine Bar in downtown Asheville several times. I have to say that every time we have been here, it was a hit. The atmosphere is wonderful, the walls and isles are lined with books and art, there was live music playing in the background while I was there, people having great conversation at the bar, delicious wine selection, yummy desserts, and so many little places and corners that you can surely find a spot to fall in love with. This is Asheville's ultimate lounge. While sitting there and enjoying the hum, I looked up and saw this Moose head above. It made me smile so I took a photo of it.

FTW Burlesque in Biltmore Village Asheville

The funky and freaky arts and entertainment scene is not something that you are going to regularly find on your tourism map. We stopped by the Toy Boat Community Art Space in Biltmore Village last night and happened into a burlesque show featuring the new troop, FTW Burlesque. Toy Boat features shows of this magnitude several times a year. They also do some amazing entertainment including juggling, hula-hooping, musical and many other types of shows and classes for the people of Asheville.

Merry Christmas in Biltmore Village, Asheville NC

The holidays and cheer are here in Asheville and Western North Carolina as many communities are lighting up trees, having celebrations, and getting ready to bring in 2014. Wow! Time has flown by so quickly this year. Here is a photo of a friend from Doubletree Hotel at the Christmas Tree Lighting event in Biltmore Village. She even had some of those delicious cookies with her! SO YUM!!!

Travelocity and the Roaming Gnome in Asheville

On behalf of Travelocity, the Roaming Gnome recently traveled to Asheville and Western North Carolina to experience the great things the area had to offer. Everything from an Architect's tour at the Biltmore Estate, to a Beer scavenger hunt at the local breweries. This little man was pretty much down for anything. We are glad he stopped by Asheville and look forward to his return! See the blog recap about the Roaming Gnome Visiting Asheville.

NYC Makeup Artist Yuko Takahashi Visits Asheville

The team was very excited to get a chance to meet famous makeup Artist Yuko Takahashi recently in the west Asheville / Leicester area, at a multi-cultural hair salon owned by Lety Onate. Some of Yuko's most recent projects included doing the makeup for a Rolex campaign. Yuko moved from Japan to New York City years ago and has made this world so much more beautiful with her wonderful makeup art and talent.