I may have grown up in the suburbs, but I've always been more comfortable with the anonymity of cities over the wide open spaces. But my grandparents moved to the country when I was young and regular visits to see them started to make me comfortable with that environment. In my travels, I try to … [Read more...] about A City Girl’s Favorite Rural Experiences
Archives for January 2015
Awkward Moments as a Solo Traveler
There are so many great things about traveling alone. It leaves you open to possibilities, changes in your plans and new friendships. It teaches you a lot about how you handle situations and what you're capable of. Some of my most rewarding travel experiences have been when I was solo. But there are … [Read more...] about Awkward Moments as a Solo Traveler
Photo Friday: Frankfort, Kentucky
On my 21st birthday, my housemate wanted to buy me a drink. I told her I'd have whatever she was having, which is how I ended up drinking whiskey for the first time (after champagne, Hypnotiq, beer, and assorted shots, naturally). I said it tasted like bandaids and promptly threw it up. This was my … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Frankfort, Kentucky
Hotel Amenities for the Traveler’s Home
I consider myself to be a fairly frequent traveler and I get excited about staying in new hotels or other types of accommodation. But at some point, I miss my own bed. That doesn't mean that I don't love the amenities of hotels: the clean white sheets, the plush bathrobes, the bathtubs and the … [Read more...] about Hotel Amenities for the Traveler’s Home
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