My mom doesn’t exactly understand why I enjoy traveling solo. “I don’t see why you don’t just travel with a group,” she said to me some weeks ago as I was discussing my upcoming travel plans. Part of it is that she’s secretly hoping that if I travel with a group I’ll meet someone. She doesn’t have to say it; I know her game. But her first reason—her most important reason—is … [Read more...] about Creative Storytelling, or How To Tell My Mom I’m Traveling Solo…Again
Cemetery Showdown: Bonaventure vs. Colonial Park
One of my regrets about my trip to Savannah was that I didn’t get nearly as much cemetery-lovin’ time as I would have liked. You see, I have this thing about cemeteries, especially the old ones. Why? There’s just something so positive and uplifting about them. Nobody ever has anything bad to say about anyone else in cemeteries. Everyone’s a “faithful husband” or a “devoted … [Read more...] about Cemetery Showdown: Bonaventure vs. Colonial Park
Gluttony and Good Times: The Magic of Mrs. Wilkes
If you’ve never been to Savannah before, check your expectations at the Georgia state line. Forget all those visions of the traditional South. This is the new millennium, cuz, and Savannah is like a Southern belle who stepped out of her petticoat and hoop skirt to join the twenty-first century. If you’re expecting restaurants serving “classic” Southern fare on every corner … [Read more...] about Gluttony and Good Times: The Magic of Mrs. Wilkes
What Six Days, 3,000+ Miles, and a Stick-Shift Saturn Taught Me About Life
I can’t help smiling—broadly, wildly, madly--when I remember those days of pure, unabashed freedom on the open road. Almost two years ago, I set out on a journey, one that took me from my home on the Jersey Shore through the heart of America to the caffeine-fueled metropolis of Seattle, Washington. And I went alone. A friend was moving to the West Coast and would I drive her … [Read more...] about What Six Days, 3,000+ Miles, and a Stick-Shift Saturn Taught Me About Life
San Francisco for the Solo Traveler: A Guide
With its temperate climate, laid-back atmosphere, and lively arts scene, San Francisco has something for almost everyone. From the swanky, upscale retail stores of Union Square to the vibrant, carnival ambiance of Fisherman's Wharf to the organic, down-home feel of the farmer's market at the Ferry Building, there's a wide variety of things to see and do to suit the tastes of … [Read more...] about San Francisco for the Solo Traveler: A Guide