Even the most adamant of city girls needs to get outside every now and again. Luckily for me, living in Atlanta means that I'm only a short drive away from nature. A few months back, I went to Helen, a North Georgia town known for its German-inspired kitsch and Oktoberfest celebrations. I'd … [Read more...] about A City Girl’s Guide to Helen, Georgia
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My Favorite Eats of 2016
It's the most delicious time of the year! I love looking back at the last 12 months to see what all deliciousness I was able to consume. This has become a regular feature here (see 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015). In this year alone, I traveled to one country and 13 states. You might be surprised with … [Read more...] about My Favorite Eats of 2016
How to Spend a Girls Weekend in Dahlonega
This birthday wasn't a big one, just one closer to Dirty Thirty, but it was a great one for me. For eight of the last ten years, I've spent my birthday working long hours at a trade show. No matter what day it fell on, I already knew what I'd be doing for the full week before or after. It may … [Read more...] about How to Spend a Girls Weekend in Dahlonega
The Best of Atlanta’s Westside
Between college and my year in Australia, I was living at home and interning at a now defunct newspaper. It was located on a side of Atlanta I hadn't spent much time in, but my friend lived nearby so we would often meet for lunch. I was lacking funds back then, especially between working for free … [Read more...] about The Best of Atlanta’s Westside
The Perfect Atlanta Weekend with Loews Hotels
I’ve lived in Atlanta for most of my life, but there’s still plenty I haven’t done. I rarely see it from the eyes of a visitor, apart from when I’m doing research for a story. So when the opportunity presented itself to have a “staycation” in Atlanta, I jumped at the chance. The Loews Atlanta Hotel … [Read more...] about The Perfect Atlanta Weekend with Loews Hotels