I haven't been able to get a blog post out for a while because of pressing work, but since I just got back from Japan, I wanted to share a brief update. It was a fast-paced trip, only three full days on the ground, but I was able to visit several shops and markets. Shopping in Japan is a great … [Read more...] about The Best Souvenirs for Travelers to Japan
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Lured Into the Charms of Hoi An
If Hue was a stopover, Hoi An was the place I could have spent a week. I'd heard so many great things from my fellow travelers about the historic town in middle Vietnam, but I still wasn't sure if it would seem too Disney-esque for my liking. But my concerns were unfounded. Hoi An is as … [Read more...] about Lured Into the Charms of Hoi An
A Local’s Guide to Little Five Points
I've been visiting the quirky Atlanta neighborhood of Little Five Points since I got my driver's license at sixteen. The Venice Beach-like suburb was like no place this suburban girl had ever seen. Between the pierced and tattooed punks and the dreadlocked homeless people, Little Five is not short … [Read more...] about A Local’s Guide to Little Five Points