Kellie Walton

Travel, food, and lifestyle writer

franklin, tennessee, united states

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vvisitfranklin.com

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I am a Tennessee-based travel, food and beverage writer eating and adventuring my way around the world. A former hospitality PR pro working with hotels and restaurants, I now tells stories related to all things travel - including city guides, hotel and restaurant recommendations, travel hacks and tales of my own adventures (and misadventures) around the world. Follow along at www.benzvoyage.com.

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A Stranger Things-Inspired Road Trip Through the Real-Deal Retro South

*Show spoilers ahead! The Duffer Brothers may have set Stranger Things in fictional Hawkins, Indiana, but they filmed almost everything in Georgia and the surrounding South. Which makes sense when you think about it—the South sure knows how to cling to th... See more

modernsouth.co•Kellie Walton•Dec 22, 2025

This Kentucky Small Town Is Where the American Dream Still Thrives

I’ve been privileged to spend a lot of time in small Southern towns riddled with charming historic downtowns and the friendliest locals you ever did meet. But with that often comes a pattern – a few local spots barely holding on, and chains and corporatio... See more

modernsouth.co•Kellie Walton•Dec 17, 2025

I Went Looking For Holiday Cheer In Mississippi And Ended Up Planning My Next Trip

Featured Image: Visit Mississippi Mississippi doesn’t do Christmas halfway. From million-light displays spanning 40 acres to month-long celebrations in river towns that look charming enough for a Hallmark script, the state transforms into a holiday destin... See more

modernsouth.co•Kellie Walton•Dec 5, 2025

Your One-Stop Shop for Dining in Napa Valley

Featured Image: Meritage Resort Most Napa trips involve driving from restaurant to restaurant, hunting down the right spot for every mood and meal, and fighting booking platforms for when reservation times and drive times line up perfectly. The Meritage R... See more

modernsouth.co•Kellie Walton•Dec 4, 2025

I've Never Wanted to Travel for the Holidays, But This Mexico Resort Changed My Mind

Featured Image: Villa La Estancia I’ve always been a stickler for tradition during the holidays, so much so that I make a bucket list every season and follow it meticulously (do you receive our toolkit every month? Case in point). At Thanksgiving and Chri... See more

modernsouth.co•Kellie Walton•Dec 2, 2025

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A Stranger Things-Inspired Road Trip Through the Real-Deal Retro South

This Kentucky Small Town Is Where the American Dream Still Thrives

I Went Looking For Holiday Cheer In Mississippi And Ended Up Planning My Next Trip

Your One-Stop Shop for Dining in Napa Valley

I've Never Wanted to Travel for the Holidays, But This Mexico Resort Changed My Mind

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A Stranger Things-Inspired Road Trip Through the Real-Deal Retro South

This Kentucky Small Town Is Where the American Dream Still Thrives

I Went Looking For Holiday Cheer In Mississippi And Ended Up Planning My Next Trip

Your One-Stop Shop for Dining in Napa Valley

I've Never Wanted to Travel for the Holidays, But This Mexico Resort Changed My Mind