I had a few places mapped out before going to Peru, but otherwise played it entirely by ear. The only place booked in advance was my first few nights in Cusco, just to be on the safe side. I ended up staying mostly in hostels because they were the drop off points for the Peru Hop buses and … [Read more...] about Where I Slept in Peru
What No One Tells You About Writing a Book
I've mentioned it a few times in blog posts over the last year or so and I can finally talk about it. I wrote a book and it's out now! This Is My South: The Essential Travel Guide to the Southern States is the culmination of years of work, inspired by the region I grew up in and have written about … [Read more...] about What No One Tells You About Writing a Book
Vignettes of Travel Friendships
We've just met 24 hours ago, but it feels like decades. This group of people from all corners of the globe have become my immediate friends. We sit around sharing stories from our travels. And despite not knowing each other's last names, birthdays, or childhood pets, we connect with our shared … [Read more...] about Vignettes of Travel Friendships
Good Times in the Bull City
My travels within the South haven't been complete. There are some holes in my map and the area known as "The Triangle" is one such. Made up of three cities, Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, this part of North Carolina is home to dozens of universities and research centers. I decided early on in … [Read more...] about Good Times in the Bull City
Caroline in the City Guide to Atlanta
Founded at the crossroads of rail lines in 1836, Atlanta, Georgia was called Marthasville and Terminus before the Western & Atlantic Railroad led to the name. The city was infamously burned to the ground by Sherman's troops during the Civil War, but following the devastation, rose from the ashes … [Read more...] about Caroline in the City Guide to Atlanta