Janice McDonald has traveled the world, visiting all seven continents and more than 75 countries. She uses her story telling capabilities to help transport others to those locations. Based in Atlanta for almost three decades, she is an expert on where to go and what to see in her adopted hometown. She is the author several travel guides including Insider’s Guide to Atlanta, Daytrips from Atlanta, Off the Beaten Path: Georgia and Historic Walking Guides: Bruges., and a contributing editor to "travelgirl Magazine." As President of J-Mac Productions, Janice has written and produced shows for the Travel Channel, Destination America and National Geographic. She works regularly in News Production for ABC News.
The Atlanta Civil Rights Day Tour includes numerous locations which pay tribute to those who shaped the era of the Civil Rights Movement. As it gained momentum during the 1950s and 60s, Atlanta became its center point. You may actually want to start your tour at the Center for Civil and Human Rights Museum itself in downtown Atlanta near the...
Atlanta is known to many as “Hotlanta.” That’s because this southern city is both a hot destination and a place to experience the warmth of its inhabitants. Each day in the capital of the New South brings untold opportunities of discovery and activity. Those who have never traveled to the South won’t expect to find a city like this. Atlanta...
While working for CNN, I was able to travel with Jacques Cousteau to Antarctica while he was shooting documentary involving six children from each of the other continents. Twenty years later, I was able to return to Antarctica with one of the now-grown kids along with Prince Albert of Monaco.
Go around it!
It entirely depends on the destination and the companion. When researching a new location to write about, its easier being able to move at my own speed. When I return, I love to bring someone with me and show them my discoveries!
That it is truly a small world. Everyone, every culture and every place – no matter how different, has something in common. Those in other countries are just as curious about those visiting them as the people who are coming to explore.