In my free time, I contributed 300+ original articles to online and print publications, including:
- Orlando Magazine
- CharlotteFive
- Popsugar
- Charlotte’s Got a Lot
At Nonno’s, the Secret Ingredient Is Love
Tucked away in Altamonte Springs’ quiet Prairie Lake Plaza is one of Orlando’s most delicious, garlic-scented hidden gems: Nonno’s Italian Restaurant.
Discover the Magic of the Holidays
What it lacks in powdery-white snow, Orlando makes up for in charming winter experiences.
A Sea of Lights
Over three million lights will illuminate SeaWorld during the SeaWorld Christmas Celebration on select dates from Nov. 13 to Jan. 2.
Spellbinding Events and Warm Butterbeer
You won’t need a wand to summon festive memories at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure.
Orlando’s Hottest Dining Trends
A shift away from in-person dining may forever revolutionize restaurants in Central Florida.
7 things to know about Village Juice Company
Village Juice Company in downtown Winston-Salem buzzes with energy on a Saturday morning….
Day trip to Davidson
Downtown Davidson beckons weekend travelers to tour its Main Street, whether for a girls’ weekend or brief romantic getaway…
Here’s what to order at Hawkers
Hawkers, an Orlando-based restaurant known for its Asian street fare, will open in the Design Center on Wednesday…
Google Arts & Culture: Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina truly glitters with rich history. The Southern city marked its spot on the map when…
How I re-created cycling studio classes at home
For fitness enthusiasts, the “new normal” during COVID-19 means more than just working from home…
Hiking Guide: Mt. LeConte
I munched nervously on a granola bar as I stared at the tree-threaded black hole that would begin my hike up Mt. LeConte in Tennessee…
Your guide to Optimist Hall
Few announcements excite Charlotte more than food. Cue Optimist Hall, the city’s first food hall…
Interview with Miss USA’s Cheslie Kryst
Cheslie Kryst — Miss USA 2019 — is the opposite of what the media wants you to think of a pageant winner…
Check out Krispy Kreme’s doughnut vending machine
Charlotte will be home to Krispy Kreme’s first ever doughnut vending machine (yes, this is real)….
Capture this: Instagram-worthy food
Explore the Queen City’s food scene, one photo at a time…
SOCIAL MEDIA
In addition to articles, I’ve contributed 200+ social media posts to the @cltfive Instagram account (88k followers):
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