This time of year is great for getting out of town, away from the chaos and noise of our everyday lives. Leave your phone behind and cozy up with your family and friends, or even solo. Use this time to connect with the surroundings or read a good book. No matter what you're looking for, you'll find this type of solitude and quiet all around the South. Waynesville, North … [Read more...] about Best Places to Disconnect in the South
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Where to Stay in Atlanta, Georgia
After writing guides for countless publications about Atlanta, including the best places to stay around the city, it became time for our own guide to accommodations. There is a large diversity in the types and prices of properties spanning every loyalty program. We've denoted which ones are our picks and which ones come highly recommended on travel websites so that you can … [Read more...] about Where to Stay in Atlanta, Georgia
Film Friday: Boy Erased
Based on the book of the same name, Boy Erased tells the true story of the son of a Baptist pastor who is sent to a gay conversion program. Lucas Hedges stars alongside Nicole Kidman, Joel Edgerton, and Russell Crowe. Filming took place throughout Atlanta, including in Decatur. Filmed In: Atlanta, Georgia If You Like: The Miseducation of Cameron Post … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Boy Erased
Southern Stays: Hotel Clermont
For many years, Atlanta, Georgia didn't have boutique hotels, just large chain hotels near downtown. But Hotel Clermont changed all of that, transforming a formerly abandoned building into a stylish hotel. The building itself, originally the Clermont Motor Hotel, was built in 1924 but closed completely in 2009 after many years of disrepair. It was purchased in 2010 and … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Hotel Clermont
Film Friday: The Hate U Give
Based on the bestselling young adult novel, The Hate U Give tells of a young black girl who witnesses the shooting death of her friend by a police officer and the consequences that come from it. She becomes torn between her community and her privileged, mostly white private school. Amandla Stenberg stars alongside K.J. Apa, Anthony Mackie, Regina Hall, Common, and Issa Rae. … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Hate U Give
