My travels within the South haven't been complete. There are some holes in my map and the area known as "The Triangle" is one such. Made up of three cities, Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, this part of North Carolina is home to dozens of universities and research centers. I decided early on in … [Read more...] about Good Times in the Bull City
Caroline in the City Guide to Atlanta
Founded at the crossroads of rail lines in 1836, Atlanta, Georgia was called Marthasville and Terminus before the Western & Atlantic Railroad led to the name. The city was infamously burned to the ground by Sherman's troops during the Civil War, but following the devastation, rose from the ashes … [Read more...] about Caroline in the City Guide to Atlanta
Behind the Curtain: September 2018
I’ve come to look forward to these monthly posts about what I’m into beyond travel because there’s so much more to my life than where I go, despite the fact that it’s something I love. It’s funny how many people respond with their obsessions or agree with mine! As with last month, I’m sharing the … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: September 2018
The Desert Party Town of Huacachina
You've likely seen pictures of the desert oasis without realizing where it was, the lights and palm trees coming out of an endless sea of sand. When doing research for my trip to Peru, I heard from many travelers that Huacachina was a must-see. It worked out well for my trip with Peru Hop as it was … [Read more...] about The Desert Party Town of Huacachina
To Mountains for Solitude
Most of my friends or acquaintances wouldn't see my fits of depression that hit me from time to time, preventing me from leaving the house or seeing outside of the black hole. Sometimes they are brought on by events while others seem random. My most recent one came after a conflict with a friend … [Read more...] about To Mountains for Solitude