Posts tagged: Atlanta

The Varsity, Atlanta

“What’ll ya have? What’ll ya have?” the refrain echoes from behind the cash registers as the next guest in the long and always fast-moving line approaches the counter. The Varsity is an Atlanta institution that’s been goings strong since 1928 with a loyal following of locals, visitors from around the world, and even a string of U.S. presidents. It’s all retro throwback with a massive drive-in and dining room, and a menu serving signature greasy spoon selections, like chili cheeseburgers, […]

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Lisa, Shayne, & Krista on a balcony in Midtown Atlanta.

It all started on a kibbutz in the Negev Desert at the brink of a New Year. I was a college girl from the University of Georgia exploring the Holy Land on winter break with Birthright Israel. Little did I know that on those long bus rides from Jerusalem to the Dead Sea and Tel Aviv to Tzvat, sitting next to my new friend Lisa, I was sparking a friendship that would stand the test of time for over a […]

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Shayne Benowitz. Wanderlust Chameleon.

Much like myself, a Wanderlust Chameleon might be hard to understand at first blush. Maybe we should start by breaking down the two words into their dictionary definitions: Wanderlust– A strong desire to travel Chameleon– A small, slow-moving Old World lizard with a highly developed ability to change color; or (perhaps more applicably)… A person who changes their opinions or behavior according to the situation Put the two words together and a Wanderlust Chameleon is basically anyone who loves to travel and adapt to new […]

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