I'm finally starting to claw my way out of the long list of posts I've never gotten around to writing. In fall 2023, I traveled to Vancouver for a conference and spent a few extra days on a post-trip to Vancouver Island. The capital city, Victoria, is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been … [Read more...] about How to Spend a Weekend in Victoria, Canada
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Caroline in the City Guide to Oklahoma City
Before European settlement, the area that is now Oklahoma City was home to Native American tribes, including the Apache, Comanche, and Wichita. In the 1830s, as part of the Indian Removal Act, several tribes from the southeastern U.S. were forcibly relocated to what became known as Indian … [Read more...] about Caroline in the City Guide to Oklahoma City
What to See on a West Virginia Road Trip
Just as I traveled around Vermont last year, this spring I went to West Virginia for a long-overdue road trip. I'd previously passed through with the family all in search of the New River Gorge Bridge and now I was staying right near it and the national park that surrounds it. Sammi and I mapped … [Read more...] about What to See on a West Virginia Road Trip
Writing Goals for 2025
I've now been doing this for over a decade and this post marks my eleventh goal setting as a writer. This year has mostly been about getting my finances in order and really focusing on my business. I didn't have as many new outlets as in years past, but I had several stories I was proud of. … [Read more...] about Writing Goals for 2025
How to Spend a Weekend in Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Last year, with some points to burn and a desperate need to get out of town, I booked an easy flight from Atlanta to Cancun. From there, I hopped on a one-way trip with Happy Shuttle (not sponsored!), which would take me to the ferry terminal to reach my destination: Isla Mujeres. Unlike Holbox, … [Read more...] about How to Spend a Weekend in Isla Mujeres, Mexico