If you’re looking for a roundup of the “top 10 leaf-peeping spots”, you’ve come to the wrong place. I’ve admired the stunning show the leaves pull off every year while growing up in the mountains of North Georgia. Now, I’m in search of more than just the leaves.

Summer in New York feels like a false promise: cool air that lies, sidewalks that betray, footwear that turns on you. I’m exposing all that led to my undying love for this city.

New York City isn’t just another pin on a map but an enduring source of inspiration. From its “bucket list” charm to its raw energy.

Every once in a while, I stumble across a place that feels like a portal—one foot in the past, the other stretching toward the future. The TWA Hotel at JFK Airport is exactly that.

Birmingham has a beautiful way of catching you off guard. It’s a city where modern creativity meets Southern soul, perfect for a laid‑back weekend—if you know where to look. Here's the ultimate curated guide to sipping, strolling, and savoring Bham’s best.

Launching Keen with this issue was about setting the tone: a zine that celebrates people, places, popular opinions, and precious secrets. Birmingham became the perfect backdrop, with its mix of history, creativity, and Southern hospitality—a city that mirrors the heart of this project.

How a saved Instagram post led to the mid-century Georgia dreamscape I didn’t know I needed.

Florida is known for its sandy hideaways, canopies of palm shade (when you can find them), the roadside stops, sunrises and sunsets, and did I mention it is the optimal state for a roadtrip?

It was the best of times. It was the most awesome of times. It was the age of all things local. I’d call this a tale of two cities, but let’s be real—it’s all about one. The one and only: #yeahTHATgreenville.