For the past few days or so, my Facebook timeline has been flooded with news about the tiger that had been roaming the streets of Atlanta. Many seemed bewildered for the most part. C’mon, is it really that shocking? Let me explain. FIRST, WHAT HAPPENED? The Bengal tiger wandering around Atlanta was named Suzy and
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Top 15 Things to Do in Hong Kong | Travel Guide
If you thought Hong Kong was just skyscrapers and bright lights, guess again. It’s a mix of both dazzling cityscapes and the jaw dropping landscapes that surround it. Here are my top 15 favorite things we did in Hong Kong during our honeymoon. WATCH MY VIDEO (and continue reading below): 1. Buy an Octopus Card
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Women in Travel Summit Inspired Me to Quit My Job
I first went to the Women in Travel Summit in 2016 and I’m not even exaggerating when I say this conference played a role in sending me down the path that led to me quitting my job to pursue my love of travel full-time. Yep, sure did. Let me tell you the story. In 2016,
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Southern Getaway: The Florida Keys (with Video)
It’s no secret I love traveling overseas, but sometimes I find myself looking for a quick getaway that’s not too far from home. As an Atlanta gal, that often means finding something in the South. This summer, I was invited to stay at Hawks Cay Resort in the Florida Keys, giving me the chance to
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We Bought a Tesla Model S: Our First Electric Car!
Before I get into the good ole’ Tesla Model S news, let me just give some brief background about how I got to this point. I’ve been on a journey to live my greenest life ever since a couple years ago when I woke up and started noticing how much damage is being done to
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South Africa’s Cape Winelands Will Take Your Breath Away
The most common response I’ve gotten from people when telling them about my tipsy adventures in the Cape Winelands is “South Africa has vineyards?” Not only does South Africa have vineyards, but they are some of the most stunning I’ve ever seen—and the wine is pretty amazing (not that I’m an expert or anything). Our
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Is 1st Class Worth the Money On a Short Flight?
Let’s talk about irony. I’m the quintessential travel addict who eats, sleeps, and breathes globetrotting. Yet my husband Karl, who is more content in his man cave, is the one who always gets us upgraded to 1st class for free when I do happen to convince him to travel with me somewhere. HOW SWAY? It’s
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5 Tesla Model S Features That Excite Me
As a sustainable travel and lifestyle blogger, I’ve been dying to own an electric car. Personally, my interest piqued last fall when I drove the Ford Fusion Energi, a hybrid vehicle, during a road trip from NYC to the Berkshires. Fast forward to 2017. That interest was finally starting to manifest into a serious consideration.
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Sustainable Luxury Hotel Review: Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa
After spending the first few days of our Cape Town vacay in an Airbnb apartment in the Bellvue area, my friends and I went our separate ways. Jannae and Coribbia ventured off to do a 2-day safari, while I opted for some solo time. I was curious to see what luxury in Cape Town looked
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How to Beat the Crowds at Table Mountain National Park
Visiting Table Mountain National Park is one of those things you just kinda have to do in Cape Town, South Africa. Is it crowded, yes. Is it touristy, yes. Is it worth it, hell yeah! Sure you could get there, see that line, and have second thoughts like we did. But, a little knowledge beforehand