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Paige with long brown hair and glasses sitting on a stone ledge in front of the Atlanta city skyline. She is wearing a white top, dark cardigan, jeans, and black ankle boots, smiling at the camera with one arm resting behind her. Tall buildings and a distinctive modern skyscraper rise in the softly blurred background.
Paige with long brown hair and glasses standing outdoors near the ocean, wearing a black long-sleeve top with cutout shoulders and a striped skirt. She has one hand on her hip and is posing in front of a waterfront terrace with a blue horizon in the background.
Paige wearing glasses and a teal kimono with patterned details, standing in a landscaped garden courtyard at a kimono tea ceremony in Tokyo, Japan. She holds an open red paper parasol decorated with white floral designs. A bamboo fence, manicured shrubs, and a small pine tree are visible behind her, with modern buildings rising in the background.

Hi y’all, I’m Paige!

I’m an Atlanta-based travel blogger, published author of What’s With Atlanta?, and lifelong traveler who’s been exploring the world basically my whole life. I specialize in Southeastern travel, easy-to-follow itineraries, and practical trip planning guides.

Here you’ll find detailed itineraries, money-saving strategies, honest attraction reviews, and realistic planning advice — whether you’re visiting Atlanta for the first time, planning a Savannah getaway, cruising the Caribbean, or exploring castles in Europe.

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View of a multi-lane highway leading toward the Atlanta city skyline under a bright blue sky with large white clouds, as seen from Jackson Street Bridge. Several cars drive along the mostly open road, with grassy embankments and trees lining both sides. Tall skyscrapers rise in the distance at the end of the roadway.
ATLANTA
CeNita Vineyards, Winery & Tasting Room in Cleveland, Georgia, a rolling green vineyard stretching across gentle hills under a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds. Neatly planted rows of grapevines lead toward a rustic barn set back on a hill, with a winding driveway curving through the landscape and trees framing the scene.
GEORGIA
Wide view of a landscaped Big Spring Park in Huntsville, Alabama at dusk with curved metal art structures framing a central walkway. A pond with a fountain sits beyond the path, surrounded by manicured lawns, trees, and lampposts. Mid-rise buildings and a city skyline rise in the background under a soft evening sky.
SOUTHEAST US
View of the United States Capitol building framed by rows of leafy green trees along a wide brick walkway. Visitors walk along the path toward the white domed building under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
UNITED STATES
Kylemore Abbey in Connemara, Ireland, a stone castle set along the edge of a calm lake, surrounded by lush green hills and dense trees. The view is framed by a large tree branch overhead and leafy plants in the foreground, with the castle reflected softly in the water.
EUROPE
View from an airplane window showing the wing extending into a deep blue sky, with a curved coastline and scattered white clouds far below over a bright blue ocean.
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My Signature Itineraries

The Atlanta, Georgia skyline at sunset features a tall skyscraper with a glowing, golden triangular top surrounded by other high-rise buildings, all set against a gradient sky shifting from orange near the horizon to purple higher up.

2 Days in Atlanta: The Perfect Weekend Itinerary

See Atlanta’s top attractions, best eats, and hidden gems in a perfectly paced weekend. Read More

Historic row of Southern townhouses in Savannah, Georgia with ornate white porches and black iron railings along a shaded sidewalk. An American flag hangs from one home, with potted plants, shutters, and large oak trees lining the quiet street on a sunny day.

Romantic 7 Day Honeymoon in Savannah Itinerary

Spend a dreamy week in Savannah with candlelit dinners, historic charm, and riverfront strolls. Read More

Aerial view of the Grand Prismatic Spring seen from the Fairy Falls Trail in Yellowstone National Park, showing vibrant blue, green, yellow, and orange rings of microbial mats around the hot spring. A boardwalk with visitors stretches along the edge, surrounded by pine trees and forested hills in the background.

Perfect 7 Day Yellowstone & Grand Teton Itinerary

Explore geysers, wildlife, and mountain views with a step-by-step route that maximizes your time in both parks. Read More

Hozo-mon Gate (also called the Nio-mon Gate) with the Five-Storied Pagoda in the background at Sensō-ji Temple in Tokyo, Japan, both Japanese temple architecture with ornate red and gold pagoda roofs against a cloudy sky.

11 Days in Japan: Tokyo & Kyoto Itinerary for First-Timers

Experience Japan through a thoughtfully structured itinerary designed to make your first trip smooth and unforgettable. Read More

Book titled "What's With Atlanta?" by Paige Watts on a marble table. Surrounding it are a notebook, pen, and tulips.

What’s With Atlanta?

Ever wondered why Atlanta has so many Peachtree Streets or why the city is the headquarters of so many huge brands from Delta to Coca-Cola?

I answer all these questions and more in my book, What’s With Atlanta?: The Quirks, Personality, and Charm of the ATL!

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