Bianca BosworthBianca Bosworth

Born in Charleston, Bianca Bosworth spent years traveling the world as a travel nurse and freelance writer. In 2009 she returned to West Virginia to pursue a career in writing and mountaineering. She now calls Putnam County near Charleston home. She can be reached at 304-575-7390 or bosworth@wvexplorer.com.
Between Charleston and Huntington, Putnam County offers plenty of cozy winter hideways.

Putnam County, WV, boasts plenty of cozy winter venues

Midway between West Virginia’s two largest cities (Charleston and Huntington), pastoral Putnam County provides metro-valley residents a convenient retreat from hustle and bustle. That’s only one of many reasons it’s a favorite destination here at West Virginia Explorer. The Putnam County Convention and Visitor Bureau has just posted an article regarding its best cozy winter … Read more

The Barn Loft in Fayetteville, WV

West Virginia Airbnb hosts earned $10 million in 2018

Airbnb.com announced today that its West Virginia host community earned a combined $10 million in supplemental income while welcoming approximately 90,000 guests in 2018. “This comes as West Virginians increasingly embrace the home-sharing platform as an opportunity to earn supplemental income and make ends meet,” according to Ben Breit, a spokesman for Airbnb Midwest Affairs. … Read more