Whether you are a local of Atlanta or a visitor, there is plenty of fun to be had in this city, and you can do so without breaking the bank. Here's a list of 50+ Free & Cheap Things to Do in Atlanta. Pin it. Bookmark it. Save it. Share it! Updated February 23, 2021 1. Monday Night Brewing [caption id="attachment_3201" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Source: Flickr via Quinn Dombrowski[/caption] Like their slogan says, "Weekends are overrated." Who says you can't have fun on a Monday? Head to Monday Night Brewing where for $10 you can get souvenir glass and (6) 6-oz...

What do you do when the burn out is real, there’s a pandemic and you need a getaway, BADLY?! You test out the new 2021 Mazda CX-9, hit the road and spend a couple days in the mountains at a Getaway House, that's what. Whether you are a content creator like myself, service provider, working parent or any and everything in between, we all need a moment to just escape the hustle and bustle of life, reset, recharge and simply have a moment or two to reconnect with self. The thing with that is often times...

Many of us have seen posts on social media of the black box with a big window, tucked off in the woods with someone sitting, pensively, staring out of said window as though they are in deep thought about the meaning of life. Ahh yes, hello Getaway House - the trendy phenomenon taking over our timelines. Though cute and curated as it may look, let me just tell you, as someone who recently stayed at a Getaway House, I really did find myself sitting and staring aimlessly out of that spectacular window, pondering life's treasures...

Move to Mexico they said. It'll be fun they said. Your cup will runneth over with tequila and your belly will be full of tacos, they said. "They" made it seem as if moving to Mexico would be unabated paradisiacal bliss. But, what they don't tell you is, in Mérida, it is so hot it feels like you've climbed inside an incinerator, have been reduced to ash and then set on fire again. They also left out the part about how the mosquitos here will suck you dry for every drop of blood you own,...

One thought that has remained constant the last year+ of my life is "I wish I'd done this sooner. I wish I'd pursued my passion and moved abroad much much sooner". To pacify myself, I always insist that it's better late than never. But is it really? Because, I'd be lying if I said I didn't wake up some mornings by the sound of the tick tock from my biological clock. Then, just when the thought seeps into my mind that "Ahhh...

There's a great debate on traveling during COVID, whether you should or shouldn't, whether it's "right" or "wrong". My take is, do whatever you deem is comfortable for you, while taking necessary precautions to protect yourself and those around you. One thing I will say is, right now is probably the best time to travel solo. And here's why: [spacer height="20px"] You Get to Dip Your Toe in the solo travel waters  This is one of the best reasons to travel solo right now. You get to dip your toe in the solo travel waters before making the full...

Road tripping is an excellent way to still spend time with loved ones while still maintaining safe distances from crowds. So, whether you are driving near or far, here are a few other tips on how to have a fun summer road trip safecation:...

Ok, you've watched every show and movie on Netflix (even the low-budget cringe-worthy ones), organized your home, read a book, tried 5 minutes of meditation (and realized it wasn't for you), cleaned out that overstuffed junk drawer, pinned your perfect Pinterest life with all the projects and recipes (that you'll probably never get to, even though you've convinced yourself now's the time since you now have all this extra time on your hands) and color-coordinated your closet. All this, and it's just Day 1 of "The 'Rona' Lockdown".WTF? 30 more days of this, at minimum?!...