Caroline Eubanks

The county seat of Putnam County was established in 1809 on Creek tribal lands, serving as a railroad stop between Savannah and Macon. The farming and manufacturing community has been the home of two notable writers, Olympic gold medalists, seven congressmen, and the founder of Chick-fil-A.
1. See a rare Native American effigy at Rock Eagle
Georgia’s Native American history is all over the state, but Georgia’s Lake Country is home to the only two Native American effigies east of the Mississip...

The 444-mile Natchez Trace Parkway traces a Native American trading route, cutting through the most beautiful sections of Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi. It’s a popular multiday getaway for motorcyclists and road trippers, with plentiful places to stay along the way. Be patient as you wind down the curving two-lane road. You’ll see more if you aren’t in a hurry.
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Most travelers navigating the parkway will start the journey outside of Nashville at the Highway 100 turnoff...

For nearly the entirety of human civilization, people have taken to isolation, living as hermits. Some were in search of a connection to God while others escaped the prying eyes of the government for nefarious purposes. Their extraordinary lives can teach us all something about being isolated.
Long before a young Christopher McCandless made his way to an abandoned bus, Richard Proenneke (pictured above) retired to a remote part of Alaska in 1968 after serving in the U.S. Navy and working as a...

Driving from Orlando, Florida, I pass a solitary sign bearing the name “Cassadaga.” No further explanation informs travelers of what awaits. The town is less than an hour’s drive from Disney World, but there are no costumed characters to be found here. Rather, the community of Cassadaga is filled with mediums and psychics—people who claim to communicate with the dead and see the future.
I’ve never found myself drawn to psychics, energy healers, or allegedly powerful vortexes. I’ve also never ...

The following itinerary for 3 days in Atlanta is a guest post from Caroline Eubanks. All photos are by Caroline.
Atlanta, Georgia has plenty of nicknames, just don’t call it “Hotlanta.” The city had its origins as the terminus of two train lines and became the state’s capital. It’s known for its sports teams and music industry, but is gaining popularity as a filming location for Hollywood blockbusters. The concrete jungle is part of the appeal, but be sure to branch out into the historic neig...

The following itinerary for 3 days in Charleston is a guest post from Caroline Eubanks. All photos are by Caroline.
Founded in 1670, Charleston was named for King Charles as an English colony. It was settled by French Huguenots and trolled by pirates like Blackbeard. The city also served as an entry point for the Middle Passage from Africa, bringing slaves to the downtown market to be sold to nearby plantations. Fort Sumter, in Charleston Harbor, was the site of the first shots fired in the C...

The following itinerary for 3 days in Nashville is a guest post from Caroline Eubanks. All photos are by Caroline.
Nicknamed the “Music City,” Nashville, Tennessee is considered to be ground zero for country music artists for its recording labels, studios, and venues. But even if you don’t love the genre, there’s plenty to experience from its incredible restaurants to lively neighborhoods.
The city also has ties to the Civil War with a number of nearby battlefields as well as the plantation h...

I’m sitting on a shuttle, surrounded by octogenarian couples from around the country. The bus is being driven by a former employee of the government site we’re touring, spilling stories about what went on here. I sit by myself, feeling like a spy from a John le Carré novel as I scribble secrets into my notebook.
“Are you working on a school project?” one of the fellow visitors asks over my shoulder.
“Not exactly,” I mumble, unsure of just how much information to divulge.
A late-night internet...

David and Carlen Arnold inside their Castleberry Hill digs that doubles as their workshop for Host & Toast Studio
You might have seen the work of local husband-and-wife duo David and Carlen Arnold without even realizing it, from the pink subway car at Cardi B’s Bronx Fairy Tale-themed baby shower to the custom “Huncho Day” signage for QuavoHuncho’s birthday celebration at his Lilburn high school. For both, we have the Arnolds’ woodworking talent and art backgrounds to thank—a winning combinat...

Your favorite vacation spots are just a mouse-click away.
Taking a round-the-world trip is now easier, not to mention cheaper, than ever thanks to virtual experiences available on your computer and smartphone screens. Resources like Google Arts & Culture have interactive experiences of museums and famous landmarks like the Taj Mahal, the Great Pyramid of Giza, and the Sydney Opera House. Google Earth even has virtual versions of America’s National Parks. But that’s not all—settle in behind yo...

Relive your trips again and again by creating scrapbooks to showcase the best of your experiences. Use these specific ideas and steps to create a travel scrapbook worthy of your global adventures.
It’s nice to collect mementoes from your travels around the globe, whether it be ticket stubs, coasters, or business cards as reminders of the places you’ve been. But they very quickly collect dust in boxes as you forget about them or they sit at the bottom of your bag, waiting to be rediscovered.
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Helping cocktail lovers visit the places of origin for their favorite drinks.
Have you ever wondered where your favorite classic cocktails originally came from? The bartenders that crafted them for the first time before they made their way onto menus around the world? Some stories about these drinks have been lost to time, while others’ origins are debated. Separate fact from fiction by visiting these bars around the globe and tasting for yourself.
The classic Mexican cocktail is made of tequ...

Nashville, Tennessee, is considered the capital of country music, a distinction that is anchored by the famous Grand Ole Opry, but the genre wasn't born there. In fact, country music has complex and various origins spanning many American states. What we call country today was in fact influenced by folk, gospel, mountain music, bluegrass, and old-time—and fans can trace its development at museums, landmarks, and historic sites throughout Appalachia and the South.
Pictured: Floyd Country Store,...

The Apex Museum has been open in Sweet Auburn since 1978.
Small but mighty, the historically African American neighborhood of Sweet Auburn is where some of Atlanta’s most important citizens have cemented their roles in history: Born into slavery, Alonzo Herndon opened a chain of barbershops before founding the Atlanta Life Insurance Company in 1905; he would become the city’s first black millionaire, with his offices on Auburn Avenue. In 1889, Moses Amos became the first black licensed pharma...