Travel

The Best NYC Ever

Article by Sue G. Collins A trip to New York City can be as exhausting as it is exciting. The throng of frantic people, the never-ending canopy of skyscrapers and the constant buzz of car horns and sirens are unavoidable and inevitable.  You can easily forget Manhattan is an island surrounded by active waterways where tugs push barges laden with our Amazon purchases to busy ports. Sailboats, ferries, yachts and even kayaks fill the East, Hudson and Harlem Rivers that circle the island, home to...

June 2024

Travel

Go North!

Head to the mountains this summer for a fresh break Article by Sue G. Collins | Photography by Zac Chapman & provided "I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees."  Henry David Thoreau Summer in Roswell is a blast with Summer Sippin’, Alive in Roswell, patio dining and cruising Canton Street. But, a road trip north can bring equal parts lightness and adventure to your July, so we’ve put together a mountain getaway to make your summer sing. Thanks to a new boutique hotel...

June 2024

Style + Beauty

Holiday Bod

Article by Alpharetta City Lifestyle Staff Traveling can be hard on the bod. Long flights, time zone changes, sleep upheaval, scorching sun, big meals. Preparing your skin for your next big trip needs as much planning as your packing list.   We caught up with Ashley Bechter, Practice Manager at First Body Wellness in downtown Alpharetta.  Q: When you travel, what three things do you always carry with you? A:  These three products should be the foundation of your travel bag. Hyacyn Active Mist...

June 2024

Travel

A New Look at New Orleans

Art and culture refine the Crescent City Article and Photography by Sean O'Keefe New Orleans has always been a place with an extraordinary energy. The culture of the city is persuasive. Its adventure is ever changing. I have always enjoyed New Orleans on my many visits over the years, but none has been so special as this recent trip to the Crescent City. Dominated by art and the city’s dynamic evolution, I was sure that this visit was going to move the needle on my love affair with all the...

June 2024

Travel

Editor's Travelogue

"You don't have to be rich to travel well." Eugene Fodor  Article and Photography by Sue G. Collins You never know where you'll find yourself when you travel. Upper Peninsula, Michigan. Make new friends and keep your eyes wide open. Cayos Cochinos, Honduras. The Blue Ridge Parkway, just south of Asheville, NC. The Fairmont El San Juan in Puerto Rico. A cup of sunshine in a tiny cabin from Escape Vacations.

June 2024

Travel

St. Maarten and Saba Await

An ocean lover's paradise at the intersection of the Dutch and Caribbean Cultures Article by Sean O'Keefe | Photography by Sean O'Keefe, as provided If you are looking for an irresistible blend of natural beauty, rich culture, and thrilling adventures this travel season, look no further than the Dutch Island of St. Maarten. Warm breezes and a gracious welcome set the stage for what will be an unforgettable Caribbean getaway.  When visiting St. Maarten, Rainforest Adventure and The Flying...

June 2024

Education

Junior Entrepreneur Drives Custom PC Company

Meet Connor Frothingham, a 13-year-old Johns Creek prodigy Article by Johns Creek City Lifestyle staff Starting a PC building company at the age of 13 is no small feat. It requires passion, dedication, and a willingness to learn and adapt. Inspired by a passion for technology, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a willingness to dive into the complexities of both computer hardware and business management, 13-year-old Connor Frothingham started his own custom PC-building business.  Connor...

May 2024

Life + Culture

Meet Our Photographers

Behind the lens with Aleks and Ken Article by Sue G. Collins | Photography by Firelite Studios The talented team at Firelite Studios has been shooting for  City Lifestyle since the beginning of the year. We love their style! Firelite is a versatile media production company. Partners Ken Jackson and Aleks Kapett are the visionaries and creators behind the lens. They create social media content and corporate branding; and shoot weddings and commercials.  FireliteStudios.com

May 2024

Entertainment

Serious Funnyman

Article by Vikki Locke | Photography by Rick Diamond When Jamie Bendall was 11, he remembers making business cards that read “Entrepreneur.” Today the Emory and Pepperdine grad is a lawyer, a registered civil mediator, and a substitute municipal court judge in Alpharetta. Actively involved in the community, he also volunteers for the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce in the Emerging Leaders Program, sits on the Chamber Foundation Board, dabbles in real estate, is a stand-up comic and...

May 2024

Auto + Marine

Allez!

AHS has won the most tournaments of any Georgia high school. Article by Anne Hampson Boatwright Henry Jung is passionate about the sport of fencing. The coach of Alpharetta High School’s (AHS) fencing team, Jung, a South Korean native, was a professional athlete - a nationally ranked swimmer - but became a convert to fencing through his wife and father-in-law, both accomplished fencers. “It’s really fun!” he says. “Fencing is a mental sport. You use your brain. It’s like chess.” Though matches...

May 2024