Most people's knowledge of the Atlanta is based solely on the world's busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (or LaToya Jackson Intergalactic Spaceport). Many travelers pass through on their way elsewhere, but not all get to see beyond it. While I've never had my own … [Read more...] about How to Spend a Layover in Atlanta
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Photo Essay: Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden
It was a rainy day in north Georgia. I'd gone to meet up with my grandparents and take them to the former home of a folk artist. We arrived at the prison and knew we'd gotten turned around. But when we doubled back, I immediately recognized it: a simple house in a simple neighborhood, but this one … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden
Behind the Curtain: October 2015
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: October 2015
Photo Friday: Adairsville, Georgia
When I was in elementary school my grandparents moved from a short drive from our house in suburban Atlanta to the "country," a farm in Adairsville. They bought a plot where a barn had once been and built a house. They've lived there ever since and I always looked forward to exploring the woods when … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Adairsville, Georgia
Caroline in the City Guide to New York City
New York City is one with dozens of nicknames, whether you prefer the "city that never sleeps" or the "Big Apple." But one thing is for certain: the five boroughs have more than their fair share of personality squeezed into each neighborhood. Sometimes you forget you're in a thriving metropolis … [Read more...] about Caroline in the City Guide to New York City