Charleston City Paper, home to 2 of my 3 internships **Every now and then I write something non-travel related. This is a career-related post, so it's not too far off.**As someone who has done three newspaper internships, I've pretty much seen it all. I've modeled fuzzy Santa handcuffs for the … [Read more...] about Notes from a Professional Intern
Favorite Travel Memories: Paris
It was my first trip without my family. Christine and I signed up for a trip to Amsterdam, Brussels and Paris with EF College Break. I had been to Paris four years or so before, but there's something magical about being there for New Years. The chic Parisians in their winter clothes. The … [Read more...] about Favorite Travel Memories: Paris
Apple Picking in Ellijay
Fall season is upon us and the apples are ready for harvest. Rachel, the parents and I drove up to Ellijay on Saturday for some forced family fun...sort of. There are a lot of places to pick apples, but we went to Hillcrest Orchards. The trees are sorted by type of apple: gala, golden … [Read more...] about Apple Picking in Ellijay
Living Like a Backpacker
Let's face it. Backpackers don't have the best reputation. They're known for not showering enough, drinking too much and trying to get the absolute lowest price for everything. We've all been penny-pinching backpackers at some point and it gives us a lot of life lessons. You may pass up a night … [Read more...] about Living Like a Backpacker
Favorite Travel Memories: Lake Mead
After spending 2 days in the bustling sweltering neon lit city of Las Vegas, it was nice to get out of town for some much needed communing with nature. We rented a houseboat and trolled Lake Mead for a few days. The schedule was ideal: wake up, eat breakfast, read, swim, eat lunch, swim, read, … [Read more...] about Favorite Travel Memories: Lake Mead