You don’t need a passport to experience Bavaria, just an appetite and a winding mountain road leading to Helen, Georgia. This improbable Alpine village, where the Blue Ridge Mountains mimic the German countryside, serves something rare in America: authenticity. Here, the bratwurst snaps with the same vigor as in Munich’s beer halls, the schnitzel arrives […]

Spring in Helen is truly something special—this is the time of year when the North Georgia mountains awaken with a vibrant display of natural beauty and a bevy of outdoor opportunities for fun. Wildflowers paint the hillsides in a riot of rich colors and the friendly vibes of the area are especially high. If you’re

As Henry Wadsworth Longfellow famously said, “Music is the universal language of mankind.” Each song speaks a language all its own, transcending any cultural or societal barrier in its way. But have you ever wondered about the story behind the song? For an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at country, folk, and indie rock songs crafted in