I've been on countless food tours around the South, but I had the unique opportunity to take one in my hometown. I'm a native of Marietta, a suburb of Atlanta, and am frequently telling others of the great eateries nearby. But there were some I hadn't even been to. That's where Marietta Food Tours comes in. I've known Brian and Cecilie for a while, so I was excited to see what … [Read more...] about Marietta Food Tours
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Atlanta Movie Tours’ Big Zombie 2 Tour
Much of the Georgia film scene wouldn't be where it is without shows like The Walking Dead and the same can be said for the show without Georgia. Atlanta Movie Tours has filled a need for visitors interested in seeing where their favorite television shows, namely TWD, and movies were filmed and where the actors hung out during days off. I previously went on the Big Zombie tour … [Read more...] about Atlanta Movie Tours’ Big Zombie 2 Tour
Atlanta Food Walks Downtown Southern Food Walk
Atlanta Food Walks started as the brainchild of food and travel blogger (and my personal friend) Akila McConnell. After years of traveling the world and experiencing its cuisines, she came back to her home and sought to teach visitors and locals alike about the food history of Atlanta. The food tour interweaves the city's most important moments with its memorable dishes. I … [Read more...] about Atlanta Food Walks Downtown Southern Food Walk
Baton Rouge Food Tours
Baton Rouge may not be as known for its food scene as neighboring New Orleans, but the presence of the Louisiana Culinary Institute means that there is no shortage of fantastic restaurants. Local Kim Harper sought to showcase these lesser-known eateries to both visitors and residents alike when she created Baton Rouge Food Tours in 2013. I previously visited Baton Rouge and I … [Read more...] about Baton Rouge Food Tours
Kayaking on Merritt Island, Florida
Located on the same strip of land as the Kennedy Space Center, the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge was created as a way to protect the ecosystem and creatures that call it home. The 140,000 acres include over 1,000 species of plants, over 100 species of fish, over 300 species of birds and 31 mammal species. As a part of my Ultimate Florida Road Trip, I drove from … [Read more...] about Kayaking on Merritt Island, Florida