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
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The Best Atlanta Neighborhoods for Street Art
Finding street art is one of my favorite things to do when I travel. I've seen murals in New York, Miami, Toronto, Melbourne, Tel Aviv, Guatemala City, London, and even Las Vegas. But these days, my hometown of Atlanta has plenty of colorful spaces to offer. I previously wrote a post on Atlanta … [Read more...] about The Best Atlanta Neighborhoods for Street Art
My Atlanta Bucket List
I'm born and raised in the Atlanta, Georgia area. I grew up having tea with the Easter Bunny at the Ritz-Carlton, riding the Pink Pig, and chowing down at The Varsity before Braves games. But, if you can believe it, there's so much that I've never done in my hometown, despite living here for the … [Read more...] about My Atlanta Bucket List
How to Have a Girl’s Weekend in Savannah
While my loyalties may lie with rival city Charleston, South Carolina forever, I always enjoy myself in Savannah, Georgia. I've been a dozen or so times in my life and each trip, I discover something new. The tree-lined squares will make you want to photograph everything you see and the food will … [Read more...] about How to Have a Girl’s Weekend in Savannah
A City Girl’s Guide to Helen, Georgia
Even the most adamant of city girls needs to get outside every now and again. Luckily for me, living in Atlanta means that I'm only a short drive away from nature. A few months back, I went to Helen, a North Georgia town known for its German-inspired kitsch and Oktoberfest celebrations. I'd … [Read more...] about A City Girl’s Guide to Helen, Georgia