I'll admit that I started packing for Peru about a month before my trip. Since it is a different climate in the Southern Hemisphere, I had plenty of winter clothes I could lay out, not needing them in the humid Georgia spring. But this was a tricky one to prepare for. My trip had a mix of climates … [Read more...] about What I Packed for Peru
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Day Tripping to Tequila, Mexico
If California has Napa and Kentucky has Bourbon Country, Tequila is Mexico's well-known home of it's most famous spirit. And like Champagne in France, the often misunderstood spirit must be made of blue agave from this part of the country to be truly considered tequila. It's safe to say that … [Read more...] about Day Tripping to Tequila, Mexico
Behind the Curtain: June 2018
I’ve come to look forward to these monthly posts about what I’m into beyond travel because there’s so much more to my life than where I go, despite the fact that it’s something I love. It’s funny how many people respond with their obsessions or agree with mine! As with last month, I’m sharing the … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: June 2018
Caroline in the City Guide to Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina, nicknamed the "Holy City," dates back to 1660 and was then called Charles Towne. It was home to French Huguenots, English colonists, Native Americans, and, later, slaves from West Africa. These people influenced the appearance and culinary scene of the city. Today, … [Read more...] about Caroline in the City Guide to Charleston
Guadalajara, Mexico’s Most Underrated City
My connection to Mexico likely started in utero as the beaches of Riviera Maya have always been a favorite of my parents. But apart from visits to American-heavy destinations like Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum, I'd barely spent any time there. It was time to see the "real" Mexico. I was … [Read more...] about Guadalajara, Mexico’s Most Underrated City