I wanted this series to be semi-regular, but that didn't exactly happen. But don't worry, now I'm back with a terrific interview from hilarious Peace Corps alumna and blogger Melanie Chamberlain. The Peace Corps has a long history of volunteers and I briefly considered it as a postgraduate option … [Read more...] about A Day in the Life: Peace Corps Volunteer
Support Local Arts at Home and Abroad
This month, I lost a place that was very dear to me, a second home of sorts. Theatre in the Square, a community theater in my hometown of Marietta, Georgia, closed its doors after 30 years. I spent four years of my life in their Teen Ensemble, where I studied drama under director Susan Reid, met … [Read more...] about Support Local Arts at Home and Abroad
My Travel Scrapbooks
I know how it sounds. Scrapbooking is for soccer moms or retired women. But I've been scrapbooking since I was in elementary school, somewhat sporadically. I save everything from ticket stubs to business cards to receipts from my travels, all to put into a scrapbook once I've gotten home. It's … [Read more...] about My Travel Scrapbooks
Three Years of Caroline in the City
It must be that time of year because in the past week I've read about Everything Everywhere's 5 year travel anniversary and the two year blog anniversaries of Over Yonderlust and LandLopers. And here I am, at my three year anniversary of my first, albeit boring, post on Caroline in the City. On … [Read more...] about Three Years of Caroline in the City
Interview with Travel Guru Rick Steves
Some people freak out at the idea of interviewing their favorite celebrities, like Brad Pitt or Kate Hudson. I, however, turned my stomach into knots when I was given the chance to interview one of my idols, Rick Steves. I've been watching his PBS show for as long as I can remember and couldn't put … [Read more...] about Interview with Travel Guru Rick Steves