I've always had a fascination with abandoned spaces, finding beauty in the derelict and wondering how buildings came to end up this way. There are plenty of these types of buildings in my hometown of Atlanta, which had an industrial boom in the early 1900s that has left our city with many unique … [Read more...] about Exploring Atlanta’s Ponce City Market
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Photo Friday: Charleston Wine and Food Festival
In between coming down with an upper respiratory infection and becoming a contributor to Sweet Lemon Magazine's Zesty Digest blog, I drove up to Charleston for the Charleston Wine + Food Festival. It always feels good to go back, even if it's not home anymore. I never had the chance to go to the … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Charleston Wine and Food Festival
Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina is one of my favorite cities in the world, but admittedly, not cheap. From February through May, the city's top events keep every hotel in town booked: the Southeastern Wildlife Expo, Charleston Fashion Week, Spoleto Festival USA, Charleston Wine + Food Festival, and the … [Read more...] about Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Charleston
Photo Friday: New Orleans, LA
My college friend Marina and I were chatting over dinner one night on her visit home from Portland, where she was living at the time. We discussed taking a trip to New Orleans since I hadn't been since I was young and she had never been. But as most conversations happen, I quickly forgot. Flash … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: New Orleans, LA
Drinking in New Orleans
Mention New Orleans to anyone and a few words will pop into their heads. Mardi Gras, Bourbon Street, open container and debauchery may be just a few. But there is so much more to the city's drinking culture. It's ironic that of the places where you can walk around with an open container of alcohol … [Read more...] about Drinking in New Orleans