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Rhodes Hall in Atlanta

A Spooky Welcome to Rhodes Hall in Atlanta

March 16, 2023January 18, 2023 by Jess

If you are driving on West Peachtree Street in Atlanta, you might be surprised to find a small castle that seems almost out of place amongst the modern cityscape. Inspired by the dreamy fairytale castles in the German Rhineland, Rhodes … Read More

Categories Southeast United States, Travel Tags Atlanta, Museums
Rainwater on top of Arabia Mountain

Hiking the Unique Arabia Mountain Top Trail

May 8, 2022May 8, 2022 by Jess

  Easily making you feel as if you are transported to another world, the Arabia Mountain Top Trail offers stunning 360-degree panoramic views of metro Atlanta. On this giant monadnock, the rare diamorpha plants bloom each spring while clouds cast … Read More

Categories Southeast United States, Travel Tags Adventure, Atlanta, Hiking, Trails
A doll's head inside a television set at Doll's Head Trail in Atlanta

The Doll’s Head Trail in Atlanta on Film

March 3, 2022November 6, 2021 by Jess

Imagine walking on a flat paved trail that winds its way through the woods on a beautiful early fall day. Light is filtering through the trees as leaves move gently due to a light breeze. The birds are chirping, and … Read More

Categories Georgia, Southeast United States, Travel Tags Atlanta, Hiking, Trails
Graves in front of a mausoleum

Capturing Beauty at Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta

March 29, 2023October 30, 2021 by Jess

Oakland Cemetery, also known as a “garden cemetery,” is one of Atlanta’s largest cemeteries and the final resting place for over 70,000 people. It is gorgeous with its Victorian-style tombs, monuments, gravesites, and many flowers and oak trees that dot … Read More

Categories Photography Tags Atlanta, Film Stock, Parks and Recreation
Four blue beach chairs

The Best of Summer 2021 on Film

March 3, 2022October 9, 2021 by Jess

Below are the top film images shot from this summer! From Anna Maria Island to the parks in Atlanta, I got some great photos showcasing the beautiful places we visited these past few months. As much as I wanted to … Read More

Categories Photography Tags Atlanta, Beach, Film Photography, Summer
The entrance to Westside Park in Atlanta.

A Look at Atlanta’s Newest Park: Westside Park

March 3, 2022September 9, 2021 by Jess

Atlanta has a new park, Westside Park, that recently opened, and it is gorgeous! At 280 acres, it is now Atlanta’s largest green space, even larger than the popular Piedmont Park. It brings more walking and bike trails to an … Read More

Categories Georgia, Southeast United States, Travel Tags Atlanta, Hiking, Parks and Recreation, Trails, Westside Park
The ATLANTA street art mural.

The Best Places to Take Pictures in Atlanta

November 30, 2022August 25, 2021 by Jess

Are you heading to Atlanta soon and looking for some places to take photos? Whether it be professional photography or just for some fun, here are the best places to take pictures in Atlanta: Piedmont Park ADDRESS: There are multiple … Read More

Categories Photography Tags Atlanta, Piedmont Park, USA Cities
Visitors sit to enjoy the Van Gogh:The Immersive Experience. Van Gogh's famous Starry Night is displayed on the walls by use of projections and light.

We Bought Tickets to the Van Gogh Experience

March 3, 2022July 21, 2021 by Jess

You might have seen pictures or posts about the Van Gogh experience floating around social media these past few months. I first saw it months ago and was anxiously waiting for it to come to Atlanta, my hometown. Finally, after … Read More

Categories Georgia, Southeast United States, Travel Tags Art Exhibits, Atlanta, Vincent van Gogh Experience

Visiting Beautiful Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Georgia

April 13, 2022June 15, 2021 by Jess

Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Georgia, has over 185+ acres of beautiful green space for recreational fun, and the park is also host to many festivals and events. Walking your dog, flying kites, reading books, picnicking, roller staking, playing tennis, and swimming are some … Read More

Categories Georgia, Southeast United States, Travel Tags Atlanta, Piedmont Park, USA Cities

Hike to the Bamboo Forest In Sandy Springs, Georgia

January 8, 2023May 11, 2021 by Jess

Wait, There is a Bamboo Forest in Sandy Springs? Nestled in the Atlanta suburbs, there is a small bamboo forest along the Chattahoochee River. Now I do not know if you would consider this a secret, but after 30 years … Read More

Categories Georgia, Southeast United States, Travel Tags Adventure, Atlanta, Hiking, Trails

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