Southern Stays is a series in which we will review a property, whether it be a hostel, hotel or other form of accommodation. To suggest a property please leave a comment or email us. The Graduate Athens is another one of the South's outposts of this stylish boutique hotel chain set in college towns, along with Oxford, Richmond, and Charlottesville. Originally the … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Graduate Athens
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R.E.M. Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
The band known as R.E.M. was formed in 1980 in Athens, Georgia by Mike Mills, Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, and Bill Berry. Stipe was an art student at the University of Georgia, where he befriended Buck, an Emory University dropout working at a downtown record store. From there they met Mills and Berry, Macon natives, at a party and began rehearsing at an old church. They rose … [Read more...] about R.E.M. Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Where to Go (in the South) in 2019
It’s the time of year when we start planning upcoming adventures. There are so many places I recommend visiting in the South, but 2019 will be an important year for many reasons. Each of these destinations has been thoughtfully selected for what is new and exciting in the state. This list also serves as a personal bucket list for places we need to write about! So start … [Read more...] about Where to Go (in the South) in 2019
The South’s Best New Year’s Eve Celebrations
It's time to bid farewell to the year before but that doesn't mean you can't celebrate New Year's Eve in a unique fashion. The region is full of unique traditions that rival that ball drop in big cities. For example, did you know that in the South, eating hoppin john, a dish made up of black eyed peas, is said to give you prosperity in the New Year? Check out these other quirky … [Read more...] about The South’s Best New Year’s Eve Celebrations
James Brown Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
One of music's most legendary figures, James Brown, was born in tough conditions near Augusta, Georgia before his rise to fame. He grew up with an aunt in a brothel and struggled to make money. He took up odd jobs, including singing and dancing. He was arrested for robbery at age 16, but it was in a juvenile detention center that he formed a gospel group that would start his … [Read more...] about James Brown Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss