Living in the suburbs can sometimes make me feel like I don't live in Atlanta (and some would argue that I don't). But as much as I loathe the term "staycation," it's nice to spend time away from home but within the city. I've done it a few times before when staying at hotels to review them, namely … [Read more...] about How to Have an Atlanta Staycation
Georgia
Photo Friday: Columbus, GA
One of the best things about living in Atlanta is the many places you can get to from there. I am 30 minutes away from the world's busiest airport and within 8 hours of driving, I can get just about anywhere in the South. One of my closest friends moved a few hours south of town back in February, so … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Columbus, GA
Photo Friday: Jekyll Island, Georgia
While humans are said to be made up of over 60% water, I feel like I'm more like 90%. I've always been a water baby, from my first visit to the beach at a few weeks old. My happiest places are by the water: Charleston, Sydney, Split. It was a particularly hectic week at work when I was offered a … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Jekyll Island, Georgia
Photo Friday: Savannah, Georgia
Despite living less than 5 hours from the coastal city, I've only been to Savannah, Georgia a handful of times. I rarely had the need when I lived in Charleston, as we had a beach of our own, but went on a few day trips. But since I launched This Is My South, I knew it was time to give the rival … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Savannah, Georgia
2014: My Year in Review
The only thing I knew about at the beginning of 2014 was my three month adventure through Australia and Asia. But it was the ones I didn't plan that really made this year so great. I usually take how I spend my New Years Eve to be a sign of things to come, but I was sick and went to sleep early. … [Read more...] about 2014: My Year in Review