I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees. Most of us take trees for granted. There are oak trees over 100 years old near my house and my hometown is one of the greenest, literally not eco-friendly, cities in the United States. They mean clean air and shade to protect us from the damaging sun as … [Read more...] about Reforestation and Recycling, Plants and Paper
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The Best of Atlanta’s Westside
Between college and my year in Australia, I was living at home and interning at a now defunct newspaper. It was located on a side of Atlanta I hadn't spent much time in, but my friend lived nearby so we would often meet for lunch. I was lacking funds back then, especially between working for free … [Read more...] about The Best of Atlanta’s Westside
Behind the Curtain: June 2016
I’ve come to look forward to these monthly posts about what I’m into beyond travel because there’s so much more to my life than where I go, despite the fact that it’s something I love. It’s funny how many people respond with their obsessions or agree with mine! As with last month, I’m sharing … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: June 2016
The Perfect Atlanta Weekend with Loews Hotels
I’ve lived in Atlanta for most of my life, but there’s still plenty I haven’t done. I rarely see it from the eyes of a visitor, apart from when I’m doing research for a story. So when the opportunity presented itself to have a “staycation” in Atlanta, I jumped at the chance. The Loews Atlanta Hotel … [Read more...] about The Perfect Atlanta Weekend with Loews Hotels
Exploring Miami’s Wynwood Neighborhood
If you'd visited the Wynwood neighborhood of Miami less than a decade ago, you would see a very different place altogether. Originally a Puerto Rican neighborhood, it was known mostly for its warehouses and import/export businesses. Some still stand, surrounded by graffitied nightclubs. In the … [Read more...] about Exploring Miami’s Wynwood Neighborhood