South magazine 72: Travel & Adventure Issue | Page 14

ISSUE #72 1/2 94 Model Mayhem Lauren Young is far more than your typical internet sensation. This former Army MP spent some time keeping some of the world’s worst terrorists in line. Find out how this femme fatale has racked up 160k Instagram followers. Features > 44 70 80 THE ART OF BEING YELLOW Jesse Cole, owner of Savannah Bananas, is just as vibrant and colorful as his trademark yellow tuxedo. Want to learn how to stand out? Just take a page from his new book. B Y B A R R Y KAUFMAN & PHOTOGRAPHED BY BLAKE CROSBY URBAN RENOVATORS Since heading down south from their roots in New England, this family of urban renovators has shown some serious TLC to historic homes around Savannah. B Y M A R Y H E N D E R S O N & PHOTOGRAPHED BY BLAKE C R O S B Y & D. P A U L G R A H A M URBAN GARDENIN’ The art of urban gardening is taking Savannah by storm. Victory Gardens has helped people realize you don’t need tons of land to grow your own food and live a more sustainable lifestyle. B Y K E L LY H A R L E Y & PHOTOGRAPHED BY BLAKE CROSBY 82 20 ADRENALINE PACKED WAYS TO PLAY IN THE SOUTH Scratch sitting still off of your schedule. Get your heart pumping with these 20 Adrenaline Packed Ways to Play in the South. B Y J U ST I N JA R R ET T