I'm born and raised in the Atlanta, Georgia area. I grew up having tea with the Easter Bunny at the Ritz-Carlton, riding the Pink Pig, and chowing down at The Varsity before Braves games. But, if you can believe it, there's so much that I've never done in my hometown, despite living here for the … [Read more...] about My Atlanta Bucket List
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Detouring for the Winchester Mystery House
As early as I could check out library books at Eastvalley Elementary, I was reading books about the weird. Ghosts. Aliens. The disappearance of Amelia Earhart. I loved all things bizarre. My love for these offbeat stories and landmarks has continued into adulthood, as I scour Roadside America before … [Read more...] about Detouring for the Winchester Mystery House
Behind the Curtain: May 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: May 2017
Saying Goodbye to Boone
This blog is mostly about me and my experiences, but I occasionally like to feature other voices with different experiences. Today, it's my sister Sammi, who recently got her Masters degree and said goodbye to a part of the world she's deeply connected to with one last solo hike. Read her first … [Read more...] about Saying Goodbye to Boone
Caroline in the City Guide to Tel Aviv
While most people visit Israel for historic cities like Jerusalem, Tel Aviv is the country's cultural capital. Founded in 1909 by Jewish immigrants in Jaffa, it's located on the Mediterranean, making the atmosphere totally different. Whereas Jerusalem is still conservative because of the faiths … [Read more...] about Caroline in the City Guide to Tel Aviv