The story of Medellin is an interesting one. Who would have thought that in a lifetime it would turn from a war zone between cartels and gangs to a digital nomad enclave? Nowhere in the city is that more evident than Comuna 13. Once the most dangerous part of the city, it's now bustling with … [Read more...] about Visiting Medellin’s Comuna 13
neighborhood guide
A Day in Savannah’s Starland District
Thousands of visitors flock to Savannah, Georgia year after year to enjoy the historic charm and incredible restaurants. But the Starland District is often overlooked. The History of the Starland District Located in the Midtown area south of iconic Forsyth Park was the former Starland Dairy. … [Read more...] about A Day in Savannah’s Starland District
Visiting Atlanta’s Summerhill Neighborhood
Despite living in the Atlanta suburbs for decades, I've tried my best to explore my own backyard, long before a quarantine required it. Last summer, I stayed at an Airbnb in the Summerhill neighborhood to be convenient to the Decatur Book Festival, where I was speaking. I'd passed through for many … [Read more...] about Visiting Atlanta’s Summerhill Neighborhood
Wandering the Garden District
A few weeks back I went to one of my favorite cities to ring in 2019. It's somewhere I am never done exploring: New Orleans. The Southern city is one of my favorites, so when my friend mentioned she would be there over New Year's Eve, and without any other plans, I invited myself along. On … [Read more...] about Wandering the Garden District
Exploring Lima’s Barranco Neighborhood
Anytime I explore a trendy neighborhood in the world, I have a tendency to compare it to other places. Saying Barranco is like Lima's Brooklyn is unfair to both Lima and Brooklyn, but it's a shorthand to explain the type of places you'll find there. Maybe even more like Shoreditch in London or … [Read more...] about Exploring Lima’s Barranco Neighborhood