The familiar skyline of Buckhead greeted me from the window of my room at The Westin Buckhead Atlanta. I was doing a "staycation" of sorts, spending a night at the hotel between two days working downtown, in order to learn more about the major renovations it had undergone recently. I've lived in … [Read more...] about Treating Myself at the Westin Buckhead
Photo Friday: Atlanta, Georgia
I've written in the past about street art in Atlanta, but one of the city's best places to both explore and see public art works is The Beltline. I related it to New York's High Line, as its a former rail line that has been turned into an award winning walking and biking path. It's based on a track … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Atlanta, Georgia
Flying Over Atlanta
Some days my job has perks. Last week was one such day. I was going to a media preview of the Great Georgia Air Show, which took place over the weekend south of Atlanta in Peachtree City. I wasn't sure what to expect from the day, but I figured if nothing else, I would get a free lunch and … [Read more...] about Flying Over Atlanta
Photo Friday: Asheville, North Carolina
Two weeks ago, I joined my mom and sister for a road trip up to Asheville, North Carolina. My sister's friend was getting married and I wasn't doing anything, so I decided to tag along. I'm not much of a mountain girl, but I always love spending time in Asheville. I hoped to swing by a few breweries … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Asheville, North Carolina
Attending Bangkok’s Calypso Ladyboy Cabaret
It's not something originally on my itinerary for the Australasian Adventure, but when I found out my friend was having her bachelorette party (hen's night) in Bangkok, I knew the night would end up in an interesting way. After what felt like a 20 course Thai dinner with sunset views of Wat Arun, we … [Read more...] about Attending Bangkok’s Calypso Ladyboy Cabaret