Explore the art of travel through a Southern girl’s lens—blending travel photography, history, and storytelling to capture unforgettable moments.
Author: Sandy Adams
Sandy Adams is an award-winning portrait photographer, social media brand strategist, writer, educator, speaker, business coach and podcast host. You can learn more at www.sandy-adams.com
Alligators of Brazos Bend: A Summer Afternoon in the Texas Wild
A photographer’s quiet encounter with the rulers of Needville’s swampland. By late afternoon, the Texas heat hangs in the air like a dare. The kind that makes the water shimmer and the breath in your lungs feel heavy. That’s when I saw him—just two eyes, floating above the surface at Brazos Bend State Park. No … Continue reading Alligators of Brazos Bend: A Summer Afternoon in the Texas Wild
Happy 249th Birthday America
On July 4, 1826, fifty years after declaring America’s independence, two giants of our nation died on the same day: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.
American cemetery Manila The Philippine Islands
I was five years old the first time I stepped into a military cemetery. We were in the Philippine Islands, Dec 1973—me, my mom, my aunt, and my cousin—on a two-week trip with the Christian Children’s Fund. My mom and aunt were sponsoring two teenage girls, and we were there to spend some time with … Continue reading American cemetery Manila The Philippine Islands
World Famous Beale Street ~ Memphis Tennessee
Beale Street in Memphis is not just a thoroughfare; it's a living testament to the city's rich history and cultural legacy.
Kiran Sahota ~ Social Historian South Asian Women | London | A southern girl’s view podcast
Today on the show, I am chatting with Kiran Sahota, a Social historian, researcher and public speaker on South Asian history with a special focus on women.
Hunt Phelan House | Memphis Tennessee
On a late wintery day back in January, I drove down the lesser known section of Memphis’ world famous Beale Street to the house sitting at 533 Beale.
Road Trips And How They Shaped My Life | A southern girl’s view podcast
Some of the best memories of my life were those days packing up at a moments notice and going for a drive with my mom whether it was for the afternoon or the weekend. The excitement that immediately kicked in and the sense of wonder as we explored backroads and different towns has never ceases to amaze me. In this episode I discuss the 3 most powerful and life changing trips that I have taken.
How To Plan An Epic Road Trip
The open road. Windows down, music playing and the smells of the countryside. Those are my earliest memories of road trips with my mom, my aunt and my cousin. But what actually makes a great road trip?
NEW CLASS: “The Tourist Guide to Travel Writing” | College of the Mainland
Travel photographer, Sandy Adams, announces new class, A Tourist Guide to Travel Writing, that she will be teaching online for College of the Mainland's Lifelong Learning program for summer 2021.
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