It was a country not high up on my list. I was already planning a trip across the pond, so when I heard that a blogging conference would be taking place in the northern Portugal city of Porto, I found myself a cheap flight by way of Frankfurt and off I went. I didn't do any research in advance, … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Porto, Portugal
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Behind the Curtain: April 2016
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: April 2016
Photo Friday: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Despite its proximity to where I live in Atlanta, I've spent little time in most parts of North Carolina. The road to Boone, where my sister lives, is well-tread and I spent a few summers in Wilmington and the Outer Banks. But apart from these places, I've missed most of the middle. While both … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
What I’m Packing for the Dominican Republic
As I mentioned in a previous post, I'll be in the Dominican Republic twice this month. They're two very different trips, as this one will mostly be spent in the city of Santo Domingo with a small amount of time in a rural area. I'm also leaving straight from there to go to Arkansas, so this is an … [Read more...] about What I’m Packing for the Dominican Republic
Celebrating 7 Years of Caroline in the City
In past years, I've marked the date in my calendar, but this year, it took noticing my Facebook memories to jog my memory. Seven years flew by for me, starting with a cookie-cutter Blogger website to my current one, which I designed myself. Despite the fact that little has changed about this … [Read more...] about Celebrating 7 Years of Caroline in the City