Nicole Letts Nicole Letts is an Atlanta-based journalist with work published by AAA Explorer Alabama, BBC Travel, Good Grit, Southern Living, and more. About Southern Living Southern Living, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, celebrates the food, homes, places, and culture of the South. We reach 7.2 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists and fact checked for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.