Inspired by the recent post of my friend Lisa at LL World Tour on her favorite Chicago eats, I've compiled a long list of my favorite places to eat in my hometown of Atlanta. I still find this city to be an under-the-radar destination for most people and when I was working on my AFAR Guide to … [Read more...] about My Favorite Atlanta Restaurants
What It’s Like to Be a Travel Blogger
I have two roles: writer and blogger. I've written extensively about what I do as a freelance writer, but rarely talk about being a travel blogger, mainly because so many of my colleagues have summed it up perfectly. I've been part of this community for over 5 years, which has brought me new friends … [Read more...] about What It’s Like to Be a Travel Blogger
Caroline’s Favorite Things 2014
After the great success of last year's post and giveaway, it's that time again: Caroline's Favorite Things 2014! While I still use and love the products I featured for 2013, I've come up with even more brand new things to get for the traveler in your life or for yourself. And again, there's … [Read more...] about Caroline’s Favorite Things 2014
Photo Friday: Sarawak Cultural Village, Malaysia
I tend to err on the side of hesitation, wary of attractions that claim to provide visitors with the full cultural experience in a park setting. They tend to resemble Epcot more than the place they're supposed to represent, little more than caricatures. Hilltribe villages in northern Thailand … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Sarawak Cultural Village, Malaysia
Don’t Believe Everything You Read
I scrambled to find the right amount of money to pay for my brunch. I pulled out blue bills from my most recent trip and joked with the server about having more foreign money in my wallet than American money. I told her about my visit to Malaysia and she replied, "I'd never go there after what … [Read more...] about Don’t Believe Everything You Read