The trip wasn't going how I imagined. It had been full of ups and downs, literal highs atop a volcano, and lows at Lake Atitlan. It started off with a fight with my sister, who I had traveled to see. But after we parted ways, I decided to make the best of the trip that I had already shelled out my … [Read more...] about Kindness of Strangers: Lost in Flores
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Where I Slept in South Dakota and Wyoming
In my first trip out west, I spent about half the time camping and glamping and the other half in hotels. This second trip, to South Dakota and eastern Wyoming, was a similar mix, combining a few nights camping (aka sleeping in my rental car) with a few nights in a hotel for a conference. I was … [Read more...] about Where I Slept in South Dakota and Wyoming
How to Throw a Bachelorette Party in Charleston
If you're a single girl in your twenties, you're sure to attend a bachelorette party, or weekend, at some point. I've been to my fair share and even planned one. So I've taken what I've learned to put together this post on how to have your own pre-bridal bash in the Holy City, my former … [Read more...] about How to Throw a Bachelorette Party in Charleston
Why You Should Travel to Red States
I've had this post formulated in my head for some time, especially since November, but a necessary prologue has been added. One question I field as a Southerner and expert on the region to people traveling here is about racism. I'd usually answer that there are some "bad apples," like anywhere, but … [Read more...] about Why You Should Travel to Red States
Writing Goals for 2018
This year was crazy. I WROTE A DAMN BOOK. More on that soon. I also started looking at my career differently. I don't have to take every single job that comes along, even though sometimes I feel like I do. You have to ask yourself why you are pitching or writing a story. Does it pay well? Are … [Read more...] about Writing Goals for 2018