I mostly write about travel, but I also think it's important to talk about responsible elements of everyday life. In my travels, I've seen landfills that covered the sides of mountains, constantly smoldering from fires meant to destroy them, but they remain for years without biodegrading. I feel … [Read more...] about Avoiding Fast Fashion
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A Day Trip to Oak Park
Despite visiting before, I don't think I realized the sprawl of Chicago until I took the train from the airport into the city. We made our way through the stations, each suburb looking similar to the next. But unlike in my home city of Atlanta, all of it was considered to be greater Chicago. I spent … [Read more...] about A Day Trip to Oak Park
Behind the Curtain: December 2017
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: December 2017
Caroline in the City Guide to New Orleans
There's so much more to New Orleans than Mardi Gras and Bourbon Street. The city dates back 300 years and has a history that combines groups of people from all over the world, including the Acadians, the French, Spanish, and Africans. This melting pot of cultures created the city's unique … [Read more...] about Caroline in the City Guide to New Orleans
Caroline’s Favorite Things 2017
It’s that time of year again! It’s time to recommend my favorite travel products for the traveler in your life. I have traveled at least a week out of every month this year so I’ve tested these products firsthand. These are all items that I regularly use and most are no more than $150. This … [Read more...] about Caroline’s Favorite Things 2017