I've lived in Atlanta for most of my life and have become a professional at having fun with hardly any money. Experiencing the my city doesn't have to be expensive, as there are plenty of free and cheap things to do in Atlanta. Start by downloading the Scoutmob app on your iPhone, which offers 50% … [Read more...] about Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Atlanta
26 Things to Do Before Turning 26
Today I turn 25. Someone asked me if I'm having a quarter-life crisis. I replied that my whole life is a quarter-life crisis. Somehow these posts have become my most successful, so I'm glad that readers can relate to setting goals for each year. In the past year, I crossed off eight of my 25 items. … [Read more...] about 26 Things to Do Before Turning 26
Musings from a Music Festival
From the time I was fifteen, I spent every weekend at concerts and local shows. A divey all ages club called Swayze's in Kennesaw was my regular for Friday nights and I seemed to know everyone there. I would spend every dime I had on seeing my favorite bands and during those years I saw The Format … [Read more...] about Musings from a Music Festival
Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Washington DC
If you're visiting the United States for the first time, you might skip Washington DC in favor for the big spots like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and New York. But it's a surprisingly budget-friendly American destination, as I recently found out on my #Tweet2Toronto journey. I hardly … [Read more...] about Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Washington DC
Views of Niagara Falls
When you think of iconic North American experiences, a few landmarks immediately come to mind. For me, it's the Statue of Liberty. Hoover Dam. The Grand Canyon. Mount Rushmore. The Golden Gate Bridge. And of course, Niagara Falls. As a born and raised East Coast girl, I'm not sure how I … [Read more...] about Views of Niagara Falls