SOLO VLOG: come to Charleston SC with me solo! | dining, shopping, sights to see, where I stayed

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PLACES:
Hotel: Ryder
Coffee: Clerks
Dinner: Delaney Oyster House
Dessert Cafe: Kaminsky's
Lunch: Amen Street
Afternoon Tea: Post House Inn
TIME STAMPS:
0:00 time for a solo vlog!
1:18 but first, a haul + packing
7:01 flying there + room tour!
8:14 let's make a game plan
10:10 caffeine fuel
11:17 walking rainbow row, the beach + side streets
13:17 a little shopping
14:35 let's get some oysters!!!
16:57 shall we try a dessert cafe?
18:20 good morning day 2!
20:50 let's see the pineapple fountain
22:24 lunch at Amen Street + shopping the market
23:31 mount pleasant + post house inn
25:55 final takeaways + tips for Charleston!
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[@MichelJanse]

Here are links, places we went + time stamps! Love y'all! Mongolian Cashmere Oversized Boyfriend Cardigan Sweater: go.magik.ly/ml/219ek/ 100% Organic Cotton Oversized Cardigan: go.magik.ly/ml/219ej/ 100% European Linen Long Sleeve Shirt: go.magik.ly/ml/219vn/ 100% Organic Cotton Knit Blazer: go.magik.ly/ml/21b6m/ 100% Washable Silk Slip Dress: go.magik.ly/ml/219eh/ Ridge Half Huggie Hoops: go.magik.ly/ml/219ei/ Water Repellent Suede Clog Mule: go.magik.ly/ml/219eg/ PLACES: Hotel: Ryder Coffee: Clerks Dinner: Delaney Oyster House Dessert Cafe: Kaminsky's Lunch: Amen Street Afternoon Tea: Post House Inn TIME STAMPS: 0:00 time for a solo vlog! 1:18 but first, a haul + packing 7:01 flying there + room tour! 8:14 let's make a game plan 10:10 caffeine fuel 11:17 walking rainbow row, the beach + side streets 13:17 a little shopping 14:35 let's get some oysters!!! 16:57 shall we try a dessert cafe? 18:20 good morning day 2! 20:50 let's see the pineapple fountain 22:24 lunch at Amen Street + shopping the market 23:31 mount pleasant + post house inn 25:55 final takeaways + tips for Charleston!

[@judykhaleck8034]

I saw on your New York work trip. You met Shenae Grimes. She play Annie Wilson on the CW 90210.

[@judykhaleck8034]

Michel, Have you ever been to Coachella? It that time in the few weeks.

[@sibocilpenasaran6038]

I like the dress😍

[@simplemidwestgirl6166]

Michel, you have inspired me to do solo trips. After ending a 30 year marriage, I was nervous to go on trips by myself. So, I have learned to channel my “inner Michel” and get out there and explore. Life is too short not to travel and learn new things!

[@MichelJanse]

Thank you for sharing your story with me friend!!🤍🤍 proud of you for getting out and exploring!! 🤍🤍 sending love🫶🏼

[@deanna0710]

you go, girl! Keep that positive attitude you have, and go see the world! Thanks for inspiring us, Michel!!❤

[@dhall75608]

Yeah my marriage is in a storm right now. If it doesn’t come out the other end, I’ll be doing some of these as well I think.

[@sarahcook908]

Do them anyway 😊❤️ you deserve it!

[@dhall75608]

@@sarahcook908 I have a toddler lol. I can’t just up and go.

[@lindsayschmitt9292]

I used to live in Charleston and I loved it. I truly miss living there, and my husband and I would like to retire there at some point. It's like a huge treasure hunt...just when you think you've discovered everything to find there, you learn there's more to see. I'm glad you enjoyed your visit!

[@lherz13]

Love your solo trips and also your consistent posting on KZbin! Keep up the great work, it is not unnoticed ♥

[@MichelJanse]

Thank you sweet friend!!🤍🤍

[@Samantha-cm5ts]

i adore your solo trip vlogs, so informative. Michel, you should do a travel vlog series for a TV channel, you're so good at it, love your content so so much!! 💚

[@user-wi5iz8py3n]

What kind of research do you do when planning for your trips? How do you decide where to go and what to do? I feel like you and Jordy would love going back to Charleston together sometime. You could even do a private sailboat tour there.

[@christyp4264]

Michel you should do some short walking tours that will talk a little about the history of the city/culture and you might meet some other travelers, it’s always more fun when you meet others. Museums are also fun. I used to to take solo trips before getting married and have great memories.

[@jesusisthelordofall4715]

I love that you go and travel solo! Also, your personality is super sweet and relatable. ❤

[@lose999]

That match book art print is fabulous. I collect match books when I travel but they're hard to find. This was a fun vlog. I love your solo trips. Great footage.

[@amycamper07]

I was so excited to see Charleston on your list of places to travel!!! My husband and I go there often for work. I sure wish I could've seen you there💜 You just didn't have enough time to explore. We are still finding new places and seeing things we have never seen before when going there. I hope you enjoyed it💜💜

[@Yarlirae]

Michel!!! I enjoyed this video so much because I love Quince and Charleston and now I have to plan a trip!!!

[@nancyconca9892]

Great vlog of your solo trip to Charleston which is such a beautiful city, very walkable with great food 🥘 Glad you had such a nice visit ❤ Safe travels to NYC✈️‼️

[@coralmiiranda5175]

I’ve been watching your channel since 2021!❤ I love you and every single post!!!!

[@NR.1215]

Watching this video brings a smile to my face. I’ve been to Charleston almost two years ago and it was one of the best trips of my life. Also enjoyed your Quince haul. I actually bought the same cashmere sweater cardigan, but in their cropped version a few weeks ago before watching your video. 😅❤

[@sarameier]

Loved this vlog! Charleston is one of my favorite places in the US 💗

[@LinaKrueck]

I an going on a biz trip this week and you big time inspired me to take an extra couple of days there just for me!💞

[@weepingwillow123]

This absolutely wigged me out, I grew up in the old village and mt pleasant area. 😂 crazy to see you bopping around there! Hope you enjoyed it!!

[@EP-hm5ue]

Love your solo trip blogs. I’m considering taking one but don’t know where to start. Have you thought of doing a video dedicated to the ins and outs of solo traveling? Like what sites you use, hotels, do you use a travel agent etc… Thank you!

[@asheleychae]

Just ordered the suede mules! Very excited :)

[@elizabethsbrocco6658]

I lived in Charleston when I was in my 20s (before my celiac diagnosis) and loved it so much! Good to see there are so many gluten-free options now if I ever go back to visit!

[@shelbinese]

No way!!!! You were in Charleston!?!? I grew up here 🤍Girl!!!! I would love to meet you! I’ve loved following your journey for years🤍🤍🤍 I hope you had the best time!

[@iheartplzzbmine]

I’m so happy you enjoyed Charleston! If you do make it back upper king is the more trendy spots (and my favorite donut shop everywhere), and the Francis Marion hotel was where my wedding reception was. Also in my opinion park circle is more walkable and fun than mount pleasant if you want to get off the peninsula. There’s also downtown Summerville if you want to get off the beaten path about 45 minutes that looks more quaint but super cute.

[@saratemp790]

For travel videos, you need a few more wide street shots.

[@chatswithkass1496]

Michel! Can you do a whole video talking about planning solo trips/ advice on traveling solo?! I’d love that! 😍

[@vicsbooknook]

I LOVE that cardigan Michel, are you able to share what size you got it in? Wondering whether I should get my true size or one size up as I love the oversized look going on here! Love your travel vlogs

[@delaneyshaff3895]

Just wanted to pop in and say my wife and I have been watching you for such a long time and we absolutely LOVE your videos and watching your journey. We're so happy to finally see you happy, you deserve absolutely nothing less. My name's Delaney so when you said it, it kind of made me feel prompted to comment lol. Grateful to have the privilege to continue to watch your growth.

[@marciawright2600]

My sister was there last weekend! She had shrimp and grits at Hanks! (Lots of Gluten free options there) My friend lives in Mt. Pleasant! 😊

[@nemmykate]

I normally don't comment. Omg I had to run here to say.. that slip dress looks AMAZING on you 👏 👏 👏 ❤

[@sabrinamera8710]

Charleston is amazing and worth car rental if you stay in mt pleasant and just drive into downtown, has plenty parking. That way you can do the gardens and beach towns as well as downtown. I was just at Ryder hotel, killed the afternoon at little palm. I live in NYC now, moved from LA a year and a half ago. Glad you had a nice trip!😊

[@karissalauren9661]

You said you went to Mount Pleasant and my brain went WHAT?! I realized instantly that you were in Mt P, SC but I live right near and work in Mount Pleasant, MI, haha. Love your vlogs!!! 💕

[@CamrynCarter-wx2es]

so beautiful!! i subscribed to your channel a few days ago and i just wanted to say that I love watching all of your videos! you are one of my favorite KZbinrs!! you’re the best and I hope you have a great day!🩷🩷

[@MichelJanse]

Aweee this is so sweet!! Welcome to the community Camryn!! I am so honored you are here🥹🤍🫶🏼

[@isabellalacy9901]

ahh Michel!! I love this so much and I’m so obsessed with your content. Thank you for being such an inspiration to me and so many other girls. I love watching these videos and they are always so fun! Ilysm and I hope you’re having an amazing day 💕

[@MichelJanse]

Awee thank you so much Isabella!! 🥰🤍🫶🏼

[@irenathompson9776]

Keep looking for a silk slip dress, the brown one isn’t it!

[@carolinehill6679]

I highly recommend renting a car when you visit again. That way you can Island hop! Sullivan's Island is so beautiful for going to the beach. Also, Kiawah is a bit farther but it's sooo beautiful there!! If you go back to Mt. Pleasant the Shem Creek area is great for dinner and there's a nice board walk to see the sunset!

[@nurseqtpie]

Charleston is one of my favorite places on earth!

[@Vickiboe592]

Charleston is my very favorite city ever! I’m so envious. 🥰 So beautiful, easy walking, great food and shopping.

[@MichelJanse]

It is so fun!!🤍🤍

[@mariamangion21]

Always a joy to see you on KZbin! THANK YOU for investing so much time & effort and creating such meaningful content! Sweet hearts like you make this earth a better place for sure! Your vlogs are so genuine and pure! Whenever I watch your videos it always feels like home 🤍

[@MichelJanse]

Awee yay I am so glad Maria!! 🤍🤍

[@ritabarnes2440]

So glad you got to go to Charleston! I love it there. I took a tour on a small tour bus and that was so fun. Walking there is also so fun.

[@sibocilpenasaran6038]

Hi, i am from Indonesia, when i want to know about Charleston City, and i found you, like your channel❤

[@kelseywinterhalt6468]

So much fun in Charles!I can't wait to see you in New York!

[@mansoor3159]

Michel I am really really really obsessed with your vlogs so so so much and this one is my favourite vlog I have ever seen on your channel and I will support you so so much🥹🥹💖💖💖

[@MichelJanse]

Oh my goodness! This means so much!! Thank you sweet friend🤍🤍

[@denisegrosch2744]

Hey there! What size are you wearing in the brown cardigan? It's super cute!!

[@milapecherskaya8162]

Welcome to Charleston. Go explore Middleton Place plantation and have lunch there. Walk the bridge!

[@valvictorianelson613]

I live here in Charleston enjoy your trip!

[@CrazyZebra6]

Where do you get your tanks you wear in like every vlog? The one you're in right in the beginning!

[@alissalanden8176]

Now I need to visit Charleston

[@eminenceautumn]

Fun vlog! :)

[@betsybabf748]

I am so proud of all your solo trips. I could be your mother. In fact my daughter is 2 months younger than you are, and I have never once taken a solo trip in my life! I was with my late husband since our teen years so never went anywhere without him. I still have kids in high school, but maybe after they graduate.

[@karenkinyone613]

Charleston is my favorite place

[@Gabriellegallagher22225]

I love watching your videos . I feel like I get to travel through your videos . Thank you ❤

[@breealexander3924]

You continue to inspire me to take some solo trips..now to book something fun!

[@debbywear7625]

I love your travel videos your great at it I like see diff food places as well as sites. I enjoy them thru you ❤️

[@monicagonzalez20]

Glad you had a solo trip! I miss this types of videos. Charleston is so beautiful, I hope I can visit some day❤

[@MichelJanse]

Awee yay!! Yess it is so worth it!!🤍🤍

[@susanjeffries5108]

Those clothes from Quince look great on you! They really suit your body shape which gives me hope because I am also a pear-shaped girlie! Loved the video and also always love a solo trip! Always appreciate the tips you give for travel as well. ❤

[@MichelJanse]

Thank you so much Susan!!🤍🤍

[@arielvalderrama807]

I would have loved to meet you if I new you were here in Charleston sc next time you come this way I would love to meet you

[@bekahchapman1646]

When my husband and I went to Charleston we rented a car so we could drive to the beach and the only one they had was a Ford F150…. Now imagine THAT on lil Charleston roads 🙃

[@noradiaz4923]

I love your content 😭🤍 you’re truly inspiring. I’m currently super pregnant and I can’t travel at all, so your vlogs keep me cheered up ☀️

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

All the colourful flower boxes & Painted builds. So pretty nice the sun was shining just a shame it was cold . Such a Beautiful place ,i am sure you be back Micheal to explore much more 😜. Have a Good week 🥰

[@spider-mantobeymaguirefanc9469]

Michel!! I loved video so much

[@MichelJanse]

Awee yay!! Thank you kind friend!!🫶🏼

[@spider-mantobeymaguirefanc9469]

@@MichelJanse your welcome

[@junemcelhaney3374]

I wish I was younger (and didn’t have back issues) - you inspire me to explore solo!❤

[@Madeline64]

Meade is extremely sweet by the way. It tastes basically like liquid honey. I’ve had a lot of meade in my life and sometimes they make meade that is mixed with fruits and it takes the edge off of the sweetness.

[@Natspianonerd]

I was born and raised in Mt. Pleasant and went to the College of Charleston/MUSC. It’s so weird to see you exploring my hometown and the city I lived in for 8 years. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MichelJanse]

Hahaha no way, yeah I bet that is crazy!!🤣

[@whitneyreynolds7457]

I’ve only been to Charleston once but loved it & hope to go back. I know it’s very touristy things but you would love the Battery & the harbor tour. They are both memorable for me.

[@Lulabelle008]

What camera are you using in this video?

[@kellywilliams7262]

Hello from Houston. You have inspired me to do my own solo trips. I usually ask friends to go but they aren’t always able to. I have never really traveled alone. I am currently planning a trip to go on soon. I love watching your channel!

[@annieknott1977]

Love Charleston! On of my favorite places I’ve traveled!

[@judykhaleck8034]

👋 Michel, How are you? How was yours, Jordy, and Max Easter weekend? 🐣 🐰👫 🐕 How are you feeling mentally and physically?

[@art_fan_4_life210]

Hey Michel. I love your travel vlogs. Loved the Charleston Vlog. Charleston is one of my favorite places in SC, not too far from where I live. There are so many things to do. In May, there is a huge art festival called Spoleto that displays both visual and performing arts. There are a lot of historical areas in the area to visit as well, like Patriot Park, Fort Sumter, Fort Moultrie, the first shot of the Civil War was at Paris Island, not too far from Charleston. There is also a group of people that come from the Gulla culture of SC that sell beautiful sweet grass baskets around Charleston. Not only do the make decorative baskets, but they also make art pieces like flowers and crosses out of the sweet grass. There are tons of things to do. Glad you enjoyed your visit to SC. 🙂

[@ellehfr4806]

I want that collared cardigan its lovely!!!

[@analulu1987]

Watching your video of your solo trip, how I miss being able to make my solo trips :) continue making these videos :) That's why I found your channel because I was about to take a trip alone and I was scared and I saw your video of Boston and I was encouraged :)

[@ChristineS-sf3rc]

Thank you Michel for taking us around with you on your Solo Trip! 🎉. Such a nice place. Sorry to hear you were a bit run down at the end there. I suppose it's your body only relaxing... as you are always so busy! God bless you and have a fun time in NY ❤

[@ThatArtTeacher]

Welcome to South Carolina! 🌊🌴

[@danielleayde2330]

Michel, I love the vlog and the clothing choices too

[@kristinhunt1886]

You nailed the description of this precious place. Took a girls trip there for my 40th a few years ago and you just made me want to go back!

[@MichelJanse]

Awee it is so fun!!🤍🤍

[@unapologeticallyromel7096]

Best vlogger ❤

[@MichelJanse]

Thank you sweet friend!!🤍🤍

[@nikkiholthaus9692]

I’m obsessed with matcha too!

[@MichelJanse]

It’s SO GOOD!!!🥰

[@rmyrick2451]

I am so jealous! I would pack only an outfit and move to Charleston tomorrow! It’s my fave, and has been for 30+ years! ❤

[@Jmlugo]

When you’re traveling within the US and you want to purchase items to take with you go to the post office and ship them home. It’s inexpensive and you don’t have to carry them around

[@savannahdwyer]

That slip dress could not fit you better. Stunning! 🤎

[@MichelJanse]

Awee thank you Savannah!!🤍🤍

[@judykhaleck8034]

Michel, Since you were going on a solo road to Charleston and a work trip to New York. I’m a little surprised you didn’t make a solo pit stop in New Hope, Pennsylvania.

[@CarolJoyable]

It’s really out of her way but I agree New Hope, PA. is a great quaint town with nice B&B’s and restaurants!

[@cassandraboyer7068]

My hometown Erie, PA is beautiful this time of year, peninsula, museums, zoo, and fun stuff

[@judykhaleck8034]

@@CarolJoyable I am in love with the 2 hotels in New Hope, Pennsylvania. The Carriage House of New Hope and River House At Odette’s

[@liannabond4981]

So happy you got to explore Charleston! My husband and I had our baby moon there from Corpus Christi before our baby came last October 🩵

[@liannabond4981]

Also, we stayed in mount pleasant & we were so glad we did bc we were able to go to the beach and they had so many amazing coffee shops & restaurants there as well!

[@MichelJanse]

That sounds so sweet and fun!!🤍🤍

[@mrs.n.7314]

❤

[@maryann9929]

Charleston is my favorite place to visit! ❤ Next time you go, you need to take a horse drawn carriage ride or a guided walking tour of the city to get all the history of Charleston.

[@sfviris5582]

Please don’t take a horse-drawn carriage. Most of those horses are worked to within an inch of their lives then slaughtered. A minuscule number get rescued. 😢

[@ChessieChess]

@@sfviris5582thank you I was going to say the same thing! Please let’s all stop using living beings for human pleasure

[@lonniehjelm2582]

Love you're vlogs but this had me a bit confused timeline wised cause i watch videos back to back and you had already travelled nashwille in the last one😅

[@Mamaj_2020]

Oh gosh I remember when those mules were so in style back in my middle school day! Crazy to see them come back into style!

[@lorrainemaccarelli4655]

So glad you showed Charleston. I moved to SC about 1 1/2 years ago. Haven't done Charleston yet. We did hop on a cruise ship there in February for our Anniversary.

[@bethsline]

I LOVE Charleston! I'm born and raised in SC. My adult son lives in Charleston now so I never need an excuse to visit.

[@MichelJanse]

Awee how fun and sweet!!🤍🤍

[@bethsline]

@@MichelJanse while I was watching, I was thinking about showing you the Charleston I know. Heading over the bridge to the islands, James, John’s and Folly beach. Antiquing on John’s island. Fresh seafood on James island with a wonderful State Park. Then down to Folly for more seafood, sand, waves and a breathtaking sunset on the beach.

[@tayloranderson6852]

I’m local to chs!! So wild to see you there experiencing it and enjoying the beauty of it 😊

[@linneahenshaw4108]

My favorite city! I am getting married there in September!

[@lorralorra222]

Congrats dear

[@MichelJanse]

No way!! That is amazing!! Congratulations friend!!🤍🤍

[@evahynonen4851]

Love the outits. they look amazing. Need to check if it us a brand available in Europe. Charleston looked so nice and the food really drlicious. I think you should go back with Jordy. I am sure you would have a blast together!

[@kelsiemcduffie8319]

Ok I have to ask… is that your first ever pair of potato shoes ?!

[@starbrown1219]

I’m headed there next month. My daughter lives near there. Can’t wait to visit again. Hope you enjoyed it.

[@MichelJanse]

I did it was so fun!!🤍🤍

[@DonnasWonderland]

I love the Quince products tell them to work quicker on international shipping UK girlies need these beautiful pieces ❤

[@brookereinhart8063]

I was in Charleston over Christmas when you were in Paris and now I’m watching your Charleston vlog while I’m in Paris lol

[@CarolJoyable]

I wish I could’ve steered you to my fave oyster house in Charleston. Soooo many good restaurants in that city!

[@erinfagan405]

Next time you’re in Charleston, you’ll have to go to 82 Queen for brunch and Harken for coffee! And Raw 162 or Bar 162 for dinner! We live in Savannah so we visit Charleston pretty often and love the Restoration hotel. I always tell people Charleston is like Savannah and bougie south Florida had a baby so I think your assessment totally checks out 😂 my husband is a beekeeper and used to work for Savannah Bee Company! If you ever come to Savannah, definitely stop in again :)

[@03bferrell]

I love Charleston. You have to see Beaufort, SC and the lighthouse at Hunting Island the next time you are in the area.

[@jennyburch1504]

My husband and I eloped to Charleston!! It’s such a great place!

[@jessica.cash36]

Kaminsky's is one of my favorite places! Delaney's is good as well. Should you ever come back, I know some restaurant owners around Charleston that are simply wonderful. 2 Meeting Street Inn ( a beautiful white house with tiffany windows built for the man's bride to be) is a favorite- My parents go each year for their wedding anniversary, you have to be a certain age (bc of the value of the furnishings in the house), and it sits on the battery with a beautfiul view. Another Favorite is the Meeting Street Inn-sits right across from the Market, has beautiful gardens, and lovely 4-poster rice beds :). You picked an excellent time of year to visit :)

[@rainbow3086]

I’m so curious, what did you decide on your rings? Are you wearing your engagement and wedding rings on separate fingers?