Discover Adventures in Art, Food & Travel

Woman looks a Grand Canyon — Hi! I’m Artsy.

I **help** the curious **discover adventures in art, food & travel** by providing **practical tips** and **inspiration** with a unique **funny** perspective.
Why? Because I want you to **see beautiful things**, **eat love** on a plate and **experience how life-changing** travel can be.
If you **want to laugh, learn and get a bit quirky** while planning your **next great adventure**, you’re **in the right place**!

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“Artsy Chow Roamer imbues her world with a breezy sense of authenticity crossed with an unfettered spirit. Whether you’re coming for off-the-beaten-path tricks and hacks or you just want to take a quick lap around the planet while you lounge by a cozy fire, she’ll broaden your mind and help you cross the seas in an intimate, entertaining, and personal way.”

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June 28, 2026

The Artsy Fan-Favorite Reviews

June 28, 2026

I was recently looking through some stats to see which of my posts had…

June 28, 2026

March 29, 2026

From the Vaults: An Online Exhibition Review

March 29, 2026

Thomas Deans Fine Art on Miami Circle is celebrating twenty-five years in the…

March 29, 2026

December 19, 2025

The Culinary Caper (By Cook or By Crook)

December 19, 2025

As most of you know, when I do a book review it has usually been for a new cook book…

December 19, 2025

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Edible Fare

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July 31, 2026

Fresh Daily Pasta at POPS Italian Eatery in Canton

July 31, 2026

If you are searching for authentic, scratch-made Italian …

July 31, 2026

April 25, 2026

Fun Facts About the Longhorn Steakhouse

April 25, 2026

You heard the whispers about the land down around the Walmart…

April 25, 2026

January 29, 2026

Pick of the Month: Sidelines Grill

January 29, 2026

When Fats closed in Jasper, lots of people wondered what would take…

January 29, 2026

See All In Explore The World

Explore the World

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August 30, 2026

Talking Rock, GA Tour: History, Hops and Heritage

August 30, 2026

If you are tired of the same touristy spots heading up to the North Georgia…

August 30, 2026

May 25, 2026

Round Up: Sleep Vacations are Trending in 2026

May 25, 2026

We are sleeping less and are stressed more. We spend too much time…

May 25, 2026

February 21, 2026

Destination: Bent Tree Lodge & Vineyard

February 21, 2026

I had relatives visiting and wanted to come up with a fun destination that would…

February 21, 2026

See All In Just Because

JUST BECAUSE

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September 28, 2025

Halloween Round Up

September 28, 2025

I love the colors of fall as September turns into October, and we get ready…

September 28, 2025

December 26, 2024

January Atlanta Events Round Up

December 26, 2024

As folks recover from the long run of holidays from Christmas to New Years…

December 26, 2024

February 23, 2024

A Round Up for St. Patrick's Day

February 23, 2024

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day on Sunday in 2024 means less about parades and parties and…

February 23, 2024

November 21, 2023

Holiday Round Up: A Few Favorite Things

November 21, 2023

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go and ever earlier it seems…

November 21, 2023

September 27, 2022

Top Halloween Picks for Spooky Fun

September 27, 2022

I love to come up with fun things to do throughout October looking towards the spooky days…

September 27, 2022

May 10, 2022

When You're a Dog Person: Losing your Best Friends

May 10, 2022

If you follow me on social at all, you know what a dog lover I am and what my animals have meant…

May 10, 2022

January 6, 2022

Dear 2022; Be Kinder to us Please!

January 6, 2022

If you’re like me you are just worn slap out with prayin’ for a better year…amma right?

January 6, 2022

February 2, 2021

2021: Lessons Learned during the Pandemic

February 2, 2021

Nearly a year into quarantine with no plane travel and few road trips to speak of…

February 2, 2021

December 29, 2020

New Years 2020

December 29, 2020

If you’re like me it seems the years are flying by but didn’t 2020 go at a snails pace?

December 29, 2020

December 22, 2020

Christmas Round Up: A Few of My Favorite Things

December 22, 2020

It’s that time of year again and even though 2020 has been exhausting and horrifying I still wanted…

December 22, 2020

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December 6, 2022

Going Cuban in Asheville, NC at Hemingway's

December 6, 2022

After taking in an exhibition at a local art gallery on Biltmore Avenue in Asheville, my husband and I…

December 6, 2022

October 11, 2022

Pick of the Month: Blue Spiral 1 in Asheville, NC

October 11, 2022

For over thirty-two years now, Blue Spiral 1 has been presenting works by exceptional artists in a…

October 11, 2022

June 9, 2021

Travel Destinations Calling Your Name

June 9, 2021

Santorini is known as the pearl of the Aegean Sea with its breath-taking views of…

June 9, 2021

July 17, 2019

25 Wonderful Things to do in Prague

July 17, 2019

Having lived in Prague for more than five years, I am asked all the time what would be included on my list…

July 17, 2019

January 19, 2019

Rockin' it like Alton Brown?

January 19, 2019

At the risk of sounding like I have a star crush (errrmmm…ok maybe I do just a little) has anybody else noticed just how dead clever Alton Brown is?

January 19, 2019