My body can't seem to keep up with the seasons, as I left moderate climes in Georgia to visit my sister in the mountains of North Carolina before heading down to Florida, where it was still in the 80s. But it really felt like fall there so I broke out my sweaters and boots for a weekend … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Boone, North Carolina
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Visiting (Surprisingly Hip) Augusta, Georgia
Ask five people what they know about Augusta, Georgia and perhaps three couldn't tell you anything, one would mention the Masters and another might confuse Augusta with the city of the same name in Maine. Prior to this year, my experience in Augusta had been limited to the rest stop, where … [Read more...] about Visiting (Surprisingly Hip) Augusta, Georgia
Caroline in the City Guide to New York City
New York City is one with dozens of nicknames, whether you prefer the "city that never sleeps" or the "Big Apple." But one thing is for certain: the five boroughs have more than their fair share of personality squeezed into each neighborhood. Sometimes you forget you're in a thriving metropolis … [Read more...] about Caroline in the City Guide to New York City
Photo Friday: New York, NY
Another day, another post about New York City, this one well overdue from my trip in August. It's become almost routine, hopping on a plane every six months, mostly with difficulty because of weather, scheduling meetings with friends and working like crazy. This time around I was coming off of … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: New York, NY
Traveling the Real USA
I've come to look for America. – Simon and Garfunkel, "America" Standing in Times Square a few weeks back, surrounded by throngs of people posing for pictures with costumed characters and ladies with painted on tops, I couldn't help but think that this is not the real America. Visitors who get … [Read more...] about Traveling the Real USA