South Carolina Will Surprise You — Here's Why It's America's Most Liveable State

She lives on an island with palm trees, walks to world-class restaurants, and says the mountains are only an hour away. Shannon Bednarova moved to South Carolina's Isle of Palms — and makes a very convincing case that it's the most liveable place in America right now. 📍 RECOMMENDED PLACES TO VISIT 02:33 - Isle of Palms, South Carolina, USA: https://go.stay22.com/BEotyRxLfa 07:37 - Kiawah Island, South Carolina, USA: https://go.stay22.com/H6QXdHOSti 07:37 - Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, USA: https://go.stay22.com/eqRb_h-co3 07:39 - Folly Beach, South Carolina, USA: https://go.stay22.com/Gfcz8ed8cb 07:40 - Pawleys Island, South Carolina, USA: https://go.stay22.com/w_EYJHPjkp 07:44 - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA: https://go.stay22.com/5-ZfHfcXt3 08:30 - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA: https://go.stay22.com/rjOX6Ji6C_ 09:09 - Charleston, South Carolina, USA: https://go.stay22.com/RNEzzcrcl3 17:06 - Beaufort, South Carolina, USA: https://go.stay22.com/U9xo0QOpYx 17:18 - Greenville, South Carolina, USA: https://go.stay22.com/5RhrtyKss_ 17:20 - Columbia, South Carolina, USA: https://go.stay22.com/AhR82GwFvK 17:26 - Clemson, South Carolina, USA: https://go.stay22.com/nFnzhe08R2 17:54 - Tega Cay, South Carolina, USA: https://go.stay22.com/okhMRRIGcz 18:11 - Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA: https://go.stay22.com/MsD67MdqMf 18:43 - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, USA: https://go.stay22.com/vTAuWzyA7r In this episode: the beaches most visitors never find, the Gullah Geechee food culture that makes Charleston's dining scene unlike anywhere else in the US, what hurricane season actually means for daily life, and the honest truth about costs if you're thinking of relocating. 🗺️ PLACES TO KNOW Beaches: Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, Folly Beach, Hilton Head, Kiawah Island, Myrtle Beach Cities: Charleston, Beaufort, Greenville, Columbia Thinking of moving? Mount Pleasant, Fort Mill, and Tega Cay offer more affordable options near Charlotte 🍽️ EAT THIS Shrimp and grits, perloo (low country rice with sausage and seafood), and benny wafers are the dishes to know. Charleston's restaurant scene rivals New York and New Orleans — Shannon recommends Slightly North of Broad (SNOB) and Lenore by Vivian Howard. Don't leave without visiting the historic Market Street for hand-woven Gullah Geechee seagrass baskets. 📋 GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO • Best seasons: spring and autumn — avoid the intense summer humidity • Hurricane season runs 30 June – 30 November • You'll need a hire car — public transport is very limited • Charleston's airport is small and easy; an Uber gets you downtown in minutes 🎙️ THIS WEEK'S GUEST Shannon Bednarova — podcast host, traveller, Isle of Palms local Podcast: A Lady Well Traveled (all streaming platforms + YouTube) Email: shannon@aladywelltraveled.com Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469401/fa...) 🎙️ Abrotha Abroad abrothaabroad.com (https://abrothaabroad.com) Real, honest conversations about what life abroad actually looks like — the culture shocks, the pivots, and the personal reinvention that comes with it. Host Al B, a retired U.S. Air Force veteran now based in Belgium, talks to expats who've built lives beyond their home country. If you're thinking about making the leap, this one's for you. Available wherever you listen to Skip the Taxi Queue.Book Before You Land (https://gettransfer.tpo.lu/WuXr8eGi) 🚗 Skip the taxi stress. Pre-book your transfer in 120+ countries. Book here → Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Find me on: Website: Truly Expat Travel  (https://trulyexpattravel.com/) Facebook: Truly Expat (  / trulyexpat  ) Instagram: Truly Expat Travel  (  / trulyexpattravel  ) TikTok: Truly Expat Travel  (  / trulyexpattravel  ) Running this podcast takes a lot of coffee (and countless hours exploring every destination!). If you found this helpful and want to support more honest, detailed travel guides and itineraries, you can buy me a coffee (https://buymeacoffee.com/trulyexpat) . No pressure though – I'm just happy you're here and hope you have an incredible adventure! 🙂