The city of Chattanooga, Tennessee has long been a favorite day trip of mine from Atlanta. Less than two hours from my house, we skipped school one day to visit when Sammi was still in high school and then came back to check out The Crash Pad Chattanooga. Everything came full circle when, after … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Chattanooga, Tennessee
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Photo Friday: Natchez, Mississippi
This summer was a crazy time for travel. As soon as I thought I had time to relax, it was time to pack my bags again. One trip that fell between two others was to Natchez, Mississippi. I'd always wanted to visit the historic town but didn't have immediate plans until I was asked to speak at the … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Natchez, Mississippi
Photo Essay: Las Vegas Street Art
This summer's trip to Las Vegas really surprised me. I hadn't visited since I was 19 and the city changed a lot in that time. Many of the old casinos had been imploded and chic, new properties had opened in their place. I'd read about a number of hip bars and restaurants that opened and the … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: Las Vegas Street Art
Photo Essay: Santo Domingo Street Art
The capital city of Santo Domingo is highly underrated when it comes to tourism to the Dominican Republic. Many people use it as a jumping off point for adventures further north while others skip it altogether in favor of the resorts of Punta Cana. But I loved it. The ancient architecture, the … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: Santo Domingo Street Art
Photo Friday: Mobile, Alabama
Alabama may conjure images of Forrest Gump and the like, but the state is more diverse than most people realize. If you've ever visited coastal Mobile, you might feel as though you're in New Orleans or Savannah. The row houses and bougainvillea evoke similar images. First settled as a fort in … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Mobile, Alabama