Travel

Chronicles of a Cross-Country Trek: Amtrak’s California Zephyr

I have loved trains for as long as I can remember. I grew up with Thomas the Tank Engine, and one of my earliest memories is of a scenic ride aboard the Tennessee Valley Railroad — the ‘Chattanooga Choo-Choo.’ Despite Atlanta’s history as the country’s preeminent rail hub, everyday train ridership was never something I was …

Another Amazing Education Anew Convening: Reflections from the Sol Team

Last month, Sol was honored to cover another moving Education Anew: Shifting Justice (EASJ2018) convening, sponsored by two clients, Andrus Family Fund and Communities for Just Schools Fund. The event brought together organizers, advocates and youth who have dedicated their lives to creating safe and supportive schools, closing youth jails and prisons, ending the criminalization …

Total Eclipse of the Heart—Stories of the Eclipse from Sol

We all have eclipse hangovers here at Sol—feeling a little fuzzy and dizzy from the amazing spectacle in the sky yesterday. In order to continue the ecliptical experience, we thought we’d share our stories with you here on our blog! Who: Mary, Adam and Marius Where: Rooftop Bar at The Republic Totality: 99.93% In Mary’s …

Chasing Slim Aarons + the Jet Set Life

Today, Scott (our beloved Design Director) departs for Acapulco, Mexico. The trip is an homage to photographer Slim Aarons, who captured the jet-setting lives of many stars in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. A true devotee, Scott is staying in the esteemed Las Brisas hotel—the scene of many famous photographs by Aarons.       The …