Freelance writer and green living advocate Jodi Helmer offers her firsthand experience as a Charlotte local, covering the best of the city—including artsy NoDa, the industrial South End, and the vibrant center of nightlife in Uptown. She also spotlights neighboring "NASCAR Country"—particularly Mooresville, Concord, and Kannapolis—the cities NASCAR fans flock to for race shop tours and a chance to glimpse their favorite drivers. Helmer provides a variety of unique travel strategies, including The Best of Charlotte, Fun and Free: Charlotte on a Budget, and Family-Friendly Charlotte. Complete with expert tips on the best bars, museums, and shopping areas, Moon Charlotte gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
About Jodi Helmer
It has taken Jodi Helmer a long time to find a place to call home. She grew up in the suburbs of Toronto, Canada, but packed up her hockey bag and headed west after graduating from Trent University. She lived in Alberta, California, and Oregon before packing up once again and moving to North Carolina. Once the culture shock wore off, Helmer fell in love with living in the South.
While exploring all corners of the state—from Blowing Rock to Ocracoke, Helmer has developed a taste for sweet tea, Eastern North Carolina BBQ, and phrases that start with "Y’all". Helmer writes for publications including Backpacker, Women’s Health, Shape, American Way, Woman’s Day and Charlotte Magazine. She is also the author of The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference. When she isn’t working from her Charlotte home in her pajamas, she volunteers with a local dog rescue and goes hiking with her favorite handyman and their mutts, Molly, Milo, and Roxie.
