Every city has the up-and-coming neighborhood that has quickly gentrified and is popular with the young and hip. You might have a graffitied wall next to a boutique coffee shop. For New York, it's Bushwick. For San Francisco, it's the Mission. For Melbourne, it's Brunswick. For Atlanta, it's … [Read more...] about Wandering Around London’s Shoreditch
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Photo Friday: Columbus, GA
One of the best things about living in Atlanta is the many places you can get to from there. I am 30 minutes away from the world's busiest airport and within 8 hours of driving, I can get just about anywhere in the South. One of my closest friends moved a few hours south of town back in February, so … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Columbus, GA
Oxford, England: The Original College Town
My school, College of Charleston, was founded in 1770 and was one of the first in America. While it doesn't predate Harvard, Yale, or Princeton, all of these schools were adapted from the models of those in Europe, including Oxford University. So you could say that Oxford, England is the … [Read more...] about Oxford, England: The Original College Town
What I’m Packing for London
Packing light is becoming more and more essential for my lifestyle. So when putting together my packing list for my week in England, I had to be very thoughtful. I knew I'd be hopping on trains, so it was important to be mobile. I recently got a nice carry-on suitcase for my birthday (more on … [Read more...] about What I’m Packing for London
28 Things to Do Before Turning 28
While some years, I find writing this post uplifting, this year I'm borderline depressed thinking about how little has changed since I turned 27 things. I still live at home. I still work the same seasonal job. Sure, there have been travel, blog and career highs this year, but the basics are the … [Read more...] about 28 Things to Do Before Turning 28