Visiting Niagara Falls without getting on a boat is like going to Paris and not seeing any art: it's unheard of. I had already been misted at the Journey Behind the Falls but was ready for the real deal. Unfortunately, due to time constraints, we had to cancel our trip on the Maid of the Mist, but … [Read more...] about Jet Boating at Niagara Falls
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Photo Essay: Atlanta Street Art
I've talked about my favorite places to spot street art all over the world, from Berlin's East Side Gallery to Melbourne's Hosier Lane. But what about where I live? Atlanta is certainly an "up and coming" city with hip neighborhoods comparable to those in Brooklyn but at half the price. My … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: Atlanta Street Art
Visiting World War II and Holocaust Sites
It's difficult to visit anywhere in the world without encountering some form of World War II history. It's everywhere, from the remnants of bombed churches in Hamburg to the beaches of Normandy and even museums here in the United States. It's hard for many of us to understand that time period … [Read more...] about Visiting World War II and Holocaust Sites
Photo Friday: Washington DC
I was only in Washington DC for less than 48 hours on the #Tweet2Toronto journey, but I packed in as much as I could. I'd visited twice before, once as a kid and again in 2005 for the National Student Leadership Conference. Needless to say, the city has changed plenty since … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Washington DC
Atlanta via Instagram
So I may not have been posting here as often as I usually do, mostly due to work commitments, but I have been Instagramming as much as ever. This is the longest I've ever lived in Atlanta since I moved away at 18. I always thought this city was lame when I was growing up, as people only knew it for … [Read more...] about Atlanta via Instagram