Despite living in the Atlanta suburbs for decades, I've tried my best to explore my own backyard, long before a quarantine required it. Last summer, I stayed at an Airbnb in the Summerhill neighborhood to be convenient to the Decatur Book Festival, where I was speaking. I'd passed through for many … [Read more...] about Visiting Atlanta’s Summerhill Neighborhood
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Staying at the W Atlanta Hotels
I rarely get a chance to be a tourist in my own city these days. I was contacted about a stay in Atlanta that fell on the heels of my trip to El Paso. It sounded fun so, despite still having a suitcase of dirty clothes on my bedroom floor, I said yes. That's how I spent a weekend staying in … [Read more...] about Staying at the W Atlanta Hotels
How to Throw a Bachelorette Party in Atlanta
If you’re a single girl in your twenties, you’re sure to attend a bachelorette party, or weekend, at some point. I’ve been to my fair share and even planned one. So I’ve taken what I’ve learned to put together this post on how to have your own pre-bridal bash in my hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. It … [Read more...] about How to Throw a Bachelorette Party in Atlanta
Caroline in the City Guide to Atlanta
Founded at the crossroads of rail lines in 1836, Atlanta, Georgia was called Marthasville and Terminus before the Western & Atlantic Railroad led to the name. The city was infamously burned to the ground by Sherman's troops during the Civil War, but following the devastation, rose from the ashes … [Read more...] about Caroline in the City Guide to Atlanta
The Best Atlanta Neighborhoods for Street Art
Finding street art is one of my favorite things to do when I travel. I've seen murals in New York, Miami, Toronto, Melbourne, Tel Aviv, Guatemala City, London, and even Las Vegas. But these days, my hometown of Atlanta has plenty of colorful spaces to offer. I previously wrote a post on Atlanta … [Read more...] about The Best Atlanta Neighborhoods for Street Art