Walking Home to Georgia

The thunderstorm was moving quickly towards Jim. Thunder erupted above him like a thousand muskets. Lightning flashed in the dimming light of dusk. Jim had anticipated this storm for a while as he watched the clouds assemble in their uniforms of grey and butternut. In some sense, he felt a connection to the clouds. HeContinue reading “Walking Home to Georgia”

Southern Soul Quest: Camping Adventures

Introduction When planning my southern road trip, I was torn about buying a van to convert it into a camper van. After a lot of research and internal debate, I decided to try the experience of living out of the vehicle I already had: a Kia Sorento. Then I spent a lot of time figuringContinue reading “Southern Soul Quest: Camping Adventures”

Connecting with Locals

One of the decisions to make before traveling is where you’ll sleep at night. Hotels are good, but usually expensive. Airbnbs can be great, especially if you stay for a week or more (and get those discounts). Hostels are almost always the least expensive and a great way to connect with other travelers. You’ll makeContinue reading “Connecting with Locals”