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Whenever I have a morning where I can work a bit slower on projects, I like to check out a new coffee shop that’s opened in town and work from there. It seems like a new beanery is opening monthly and each time one does, I excitedly add it to my ever-growing “restaurant bucket list”.
A couple of weekends ago, I had the greatest email pop into my inbox from Garden & Gun asking me if I wanted to go explore Birmingham with Alabama Travel for a piece they’re working on about the diverse food scene in Birmingham. After jumping up and down in my chair, I immediately said yes
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Don’t get me wrong- I love a classic road trip playlist but sometimes when it comes to sitting in a car for 6 hours I need something to shake up the Totally 80’s playlist I have blasting through my speakers which is why I love podcasts. I got addicted to podcasts during my train ride to
Two of my friends told me about Montage Palmetto Bluff over four years ago during a time in which I wasn’t quick to store things in my notes and would forget the name as soon as I heard it. It wasn’t until I had the opportunity to visit the HGTV Smart Home in Palmetto Bluff
There’s a little-known gem just outside of Atlanta on I-20 going East. Mostly synonymous with the Masters® Golf Tournament, Augusta is revitalizing it’s downtown area and ramping up its food scene. One of my favorite excuses for stopping in Augusta had always been to dine at The New Moon Cafe in downtown, but ever since
Le Jardin Francais is one of the most gorgeous floral shops I’ve ever stepped foot into. One day when I get around to finishing my Atlanta Guide, I’m going to include it in the list of places that you absolutely must visit on a trip into town. Walking into Le Jardin Francais is like walking
The onset of Spring means the return of my favorite leisure pastime: visiting Farmer’s Markets. I am happy that throughout the past 23 years of me living in Atlanta that there has been a resurgence in popularity for the slow food and “know your farmer” movements. As a self-proclaimed farmers market aficionado, I’ve explored almost
When it comes to overpacking, I had been the worst offender of my friends. However, over this past year of traveling, I’ve amended the how and the what I pack so that my bags are lighter and I pack more efficiently to make sure I’m not bogged down (literally) on my weekend travels. I used these
When I travel, my main objective is to try new restaurants, dive into the local scene, and find great photo opportunities. Before I leave for a trip, I typically spend a couple of hours researching unique places to go, things to do, places to eat at, and things to see. With the help of social
