I've always had a fascination with abandoned spaces, finding beauty in the derelict and wondering how buildings came to end up this way. There are plenty of these types of buildings in my hometown of Atlanta, which had an industrial boom in the early 1900s that has left our city with many unique … [Read more...] about Exploring Atlanta’s Ponce City Market
A Visit to Dachau
Some tourist attractions aren't supposed to be fun or to be crossed off your bucket list. Some are somber and meant for reflection. The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. The Killing Fields in Cambodia. Hiroshima in Japan. And it's not all Oktoberfest and pub crawls in Munich, but rather a place with … [Read more...] about A Visit to Dachau
The Best Jobs to Save for Travel
Saving for your trip can be a long process, especially if you don't want to commit to a full-time job. I've managed to work part-time jobs to save up for adventures for the last three years, all in different fields. You need to find a job that will help you save for your adventure while still … [Read more...] about The Best Jobs to Save for Travel
A Year of Races: The Results
When I got home from Australia, I needed something to throw myself into. I wasn't as active walking to work, so I signed up for a race my friend Elizabeth was doing. From there, I made it my goal to run one race every month for an entire year. I hate running but I made this a goal because I … [Read more...] about A Year of Races: The Results
Photo Friday: Innsbruck, Austria
While I was staying at Doug's Mountain Getaway in Fulpmes outside of Innsbruck, I went into town one day to pre-book my train ticket to Oktoberfest. Before I fell in love with classical Salzburg, my breath was taken away by the town in the foothills of the Alps. The mountains are almost distracting, … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Innsbruck, Austria