I’m the author of two books and a contributor to several others focusing on travel in the United States.
This Is My South: The Essential Guide to the Southern States, Globe Pequot Press, 2018
You may think you know the South for its food, its people, its past, and its stories, but if there’s one certain thing, it’s that the region tells far more than one tale. It is ever-evolving, open to interpretation, steeped in history and tradition, yet defined differently based on who you ask.
This Is My South inspires the reader to explore the Southern States––Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia––like never before.
No other guide pulls together these states into one book in quite this way with a fresh perspective on can’t-miss landmarks, off-the-beaten-path gems, tours for every interest, unique places to sleep, and classic restaurants. So come see for yourself and create your own experiences along the way!
The book won bronze in the Society of American Travel Writers’ Lowell Thomas Awards guidebook category.
The Great American Road Trip, Gestalten, 2022
When it comes to the great outdoors, the USA has it all: wild mountains, vast prairies, barren deserts, tropical forests and otherworldly canyons. And there is no better way to explore them than that all-American activity: the road trip.
The Great American Road Trip provides a new appreciation of this grand tradition. Leading beyond magnificent landscapes and seeking out history, culture, food, and people; Retrace the Underground Railroad, follow the Blues Highway, and go on a pilgrimage to the best lobster shacks. The Great American Road Trip encourages readers to start an adventure of their own.
My photos from the Mississippi Delta appeared in the pages of this stunning coffee table book about the best road trips around the United States.
Where to Go When The Americas, 2023
With chapters covering every month of the year, Where to Go When The Americas highlights the perfect time to visit 100 of the Americas’ favorite places – from the frosty fringes of Canada to idyllic Caribbean isles, the vibrant cities of Central America to the epic landscapes of South America.
Inside, you’ll find ideas for every traveler, whether you want to celebrate national festivals, go surfing along wild coastlines or witness spectacular desert blooms. We’ve included bucket-list trips for new explorers and lesser-known experiences for seasoned travelers, too.
I penned the chapters on San Antonio, Texas and Savannah, Georgia.
A Boozy History of Atlanta: People, Places & Drinks that Made a City, 2025
Even when it was still called Terminus, Atlanta was earning a raucous reputation as a hub for hard-drinking railroad workers. The first mayor, a saloon owner from the appropriately named Free and Rowdy Party, only cemented the town’s party credentials.
What followed was more than a century of moonshiners, dollar bill–covered dives, exotic dancers, speakeasies and underground taverns, wild parties on both land and water and, of course, drinks.
These spaces―like the all-night Backstreet club, the storied Manuel’s Tavern and futuristic Polaris―became launching pads for political campaigns, musical groups and drag superstars while also serving as a respite for everyday locals.
Lonely Planet Georgia & the Carolinas, 2025
Discover popular and off-the-beaten-track experiences, from relaxing on the beaches of Hilton Head Island to paddling along the inky-black swamp in Congaree National Park to feasting on fresh seafood and shellfish in Charleston.
I penned the chapters for Augusta, Columbus, Macon, and South Georgia, including the Okefenokee Swamp.
Caroline Eubanks 