I vaguely recalled visiting Carmel (or Carmel-by-the-Sea, if you will) as a child and had the t-shirt with a whale on it to prove it. But when driving the Pacific Coast Highway a few months back, it was time for another visit. We'd spent the last few days in Monterey and had seen much of what we … [Read more...] about A Day in Charming Carmel, California
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Santa Cruz La Laguna for the Soul
"You are exactly where you're supposed to be" I mused as the boat docked at Santa Cruz La Laguna. I needed the tranquility found on the shores of Lake Atitlan after personal drama in Antigua. It had been a long bus ride followed by a boat ride to get there. But I'd made it. I'd booked my … [Read more...] about Santa Cruz La Laguna for the Soul
A Guide to South Walton’s Cutest Towns
The sands of the Gulf Coast were where many of my childhood memories took place. The first time I rode a bike. The first time I swallowed a pill. The first time I swam in the ocean. My family and I rented houses all along the coast from Alabama to Florida, but my strongest memories are in the South … [Read more...] about A Guide to South Walton’s Cutest Towns
How to Have a Girl’s Weekend in Savannah
While my loyalties may lie with rival city Charleston, South Carolina forever, I always enjoy myself in Savannah, Georgia. I've been a dozen or so times in my life and each trip, I discover something new. The tree-lined squares will make you want to photograph everything you see and the food will … [Read more...] about How to Have a Girl’s Weekend in Savannah
Photo Friday: Natchez, Mississippi
This summer was a crazy time for travel. As soon as I thought I had time to relax, it was time to pack my bags again. One trip that fell between two others was to Natchez, Mississippi. I'd always wanted to visit the historic town but didn't have immediate plans until I was asked to speak at the … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Natchez, Mississippi