The sands of the Gulf Coast were where many of my childhood memories took place. The first time I rode a bike. The first time I swallowed a pill. The first time I swam in the ocean. My family and I rented houses all along the coast from Alabama to Florida, but my strongest memories are in the South … [Read more...] about A Guide to South Walton’s Cutest Towns
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Exploring Guatemala City’s Zona 4
Guatemala's capital has a not-so-positive reputation among travelers, who generally opt to skip it altogether in favor of the small size and amenities of Antigua. It has earned a few unfair nicknames for its high crime, even to tourists and in "safe" neighborhoods, and urban sprawl. But the same … [Read more...] about Exploring Guatemala City’s Zona 4
How to Have a Girl’s Weekend in Savannah
While my loyalties may lie with rival city Charleston, South Carolina forever, I always enjoy myself in Savannah, Georgia. I've been a dozen or so times in my life and each trip, I discover something new. The tree-lined squares will make you want to photograph everything you see and the food will … [Read more...] about How to Have a Girl’s Weekend in Savannah
Sleeping on Volcan Pacaya
Update: While I would no longer recommend this company, I wanted to leave this post up to let readers make their own decisions. Read more about why here. Guatemala is the land of volcanoes. You can't go very far in the country without seeing one on the horizon. Antigua alone has four … [Read more...] about Sleeping on Volcan Pacaya
Behind the Curtain: February 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: February 2017