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
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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
Writing Goals for 2015
I'm excited to put together another post on how my writing has done this year. Highlights of my freelancing career for 2014 include continued work for Her Packing List, including our well received e-book Eliminating Packing Nightmares, work for Skyword's Mastercard Caribbean and Love This City … [Read more...] about Writing Goals for 2015
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
Photo Friday: Saigon, Vietnam
Where Hanoi resembled a large town, with its alleyways offering fresh beer and any type of street food imaginable, Saigon is much like other Asian cities I'd visited. It was the last stop on a three month jaunt, including a whole month in Vietnam. While I probably loved Vietnam more than any … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Saigon, Vietnam