Don't call it Chi-town or the Second City. Chicago, Illinois is the first in many things and rivals fellow American cities in terms of its cultural offerings and restaurants. Once home to Native American tribes and fur traders, the city's turning point was the World's Columbian Exposition of … [Read more...] about Caroline in the City Guide to Chicago
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Deadwood, South Dakota: The Real Westworld
I had recently finished binge-ing on HBO's Westworld on the flight home from Israel when it came time to plan my trip through Wyoming and South Dakota. There was so much to see in the Black Hills, but every single brochure mentioned Deadwood. My only association with the town was the television … [Read more...] about Deadwood, South Dakota: The Real Westworld
A Day Trip to Oak Park
Despite visiting before, I don't think I realized the sprawl of Chicago until I took the train from the airport into the city. We made our way through the stations, each suburb looking similar to the next. But unlike in my home city of Atlanta, all of it was considered to be greater Chicago. I … [Read more...] about A Day Trip to Oak Park
Caroline in the City Guide to New Orleans
There's so much more to New Orleans than Mardi Gras and Bourbon Street. The city dates back 300 years and has a history that combines groups of people from all over the world, including the Acadians, the French, Spanish, and Africans. This melting pot of cultures created the city's unique … [Read more...] about Caroline in the City Guide to New Orleans
Exploring Nolita, New York’s Most Photogenic Neighborhood
If you scroll through New York City Instagram hashtags, it's likely you'll see the neighborhood of Nolita, a nickname short for North of Little Italy, in your feed. It's not enough that neighboring Chinatown and Little Italy seem straight out a movie. But Nolita bursts to life with colorful … [Read more...] about Exploring Nolita, New York’s Most Photogenic Neighborhood