"You are exactly where you're supposed to be" I mused as the boat docked at Santa Cruz La Laguna. I needed the tranquility found on the shores of Lake Atitlan after personal drama in Antigua. It had been a long bus ride followed by a boat ride to get there. But I'd made it. I'd booked my … [Read more...] about Santa Cruz La Laguna for the Soul
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A Guide to South Walton’s Cutest Towns
The sands of the Gulf Coast were where many of my childhood memories took place. The first time I rode a bike. The first time I swallowed a pill. The first time I swam in the ocean. My family and I rented houses all along the coast from Alabama to Florida, but my strongest memories are in the South … [Read more...] about A Guide to South Walton’s Cutest Towns
How to Have a Girl’s Weekend in Savannah
While my loyalties may lie with rival city Charleston, South Carolina forever, I always enjoy myself in Savannah, Georgia. I've been a dozen or so times in my life and each trip, I discover something new. The tree-lined squares will make you want to photograph everything you see and the food will … [Read more...] about How to Have a Girl’s Weekend in Savannah
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
A City Girl’s Guide to Helen, Georgia
Even the most adamant of city girls needs to get outside every now and again. Luckily for me, living in Atlanta means that I'm only a short drive away from nature. A few months back, I went to Helen, a North Georgia town known for its German-inspired kitsch and Oktoberfest celebrations. I'd … [Read more...] about A City Girl’s Guide to Helen, Georgia