In case you hadn't heard, my hometown of Atlanta was a hot mess last week when we received two inches of snow and had to shut down the city with cars abandoned on the road in a truly spooky Walking Dead style. The last time I experienced a storm like this was before I left for Australia in 2011. … [Read more...] about Atlanta in the Snow
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Photo Friday: Honolulu, Hawaii
Something lately has left my mind on Hawaii. Perhaps it's that my friend was just married there (congrats, Kelsi!) or that it was an important place to me a few years ago, serving as a break during my time in Australia. I had been away from my family for six months, the longest I'd been away from … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Honolulu, Hawaii
Photo Friday: Atlanta, Georgia
I may have a mild fear of heights, but I love the views from said heights. Seeing the buildings, cars and trees like tiny dots from above is unparalleled. I've been to Surfers Paradise's Skypoint Tower, Toronto's CN Tower and of course the Empire State Building in New York City. But it took me 25 … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Atlanta, Georgia
Florida: The Land of Sunsets
As the summer is winding down, I can't believe how little I have been out in the sun. My "summer" is typically in April and September, as I work every June and July. Back in April, I had my Ultimate Florida Road Trip, which took me from St. Augustine to Key West and back, soaking in what the state … [Read more...] about Florida: The Land of Sunsets
Photo Friday: Baton Rouge, LA
The theme of my trip to Baton Rouge, Louisiana was eating and drinking way past the point of normal human capacity. It all started with Fete Rouge, the city's biggest celebration of food and wine, bringing together local chefs. I also got a chance to visit the area's beloved restaurants and even a … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Baton Rouge, LA