It took me a long time to even call myself a writer. If one of my friends or family was nearby when someone asked what I did for a living, they would jump in for me with the answer. I would usually mumble something about doing a bit of this and a bit of that. Even now, despite my … [Read more...] about On Self-Doubt and Impostor Syndrome
29 Things to Do Before Turning 29
Ten years ago, I first started traveling on my own. I was a naive college student who thought she knew things about the world but had very little real-life experience. Eight years ago, I set up this blog without thinking it could become my passion and future career. Six years ago, I went to live … [Read more...] about 29 Things to Do Before Turning 29
Reforestation and Recycling, Plants and Paper
I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees. Most of us take trees for granted. There are oak trees over 100 years old near my house and my hometown is one of the greenest, literally not eco-friendly, cities in the United States. They mean clean air and shade to protect us from the damaging sun as well … [Read more...] about Reforestation and Recycling, Plants and Paper
The Best of Atlanta’s Westside
Between college and my year in Australia, I was living at home and interning at a now defunct newspaper. It was located on a side of Atlanta I hadn't spent much time in, but my friend lived nearby so we would often meet for lunch. I was lacking funds back then, especially between working for free … [Read more...] about The Best of Atlanta’s Westside
Behind the Curtain: June 2016
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: June 2016