Teddy Bear Park is the prologue to one of Dallas’ prettiest spots. Lakeside Park is a fairytale story – a tale punctuated by galleries of trees, lily pads, and trails that…
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Old Town Coppell feels like it’s been manufactured by Mattel. The center is flanked by a Farmer’s Market, a long, thin building surrounded by pastel-colored townhouses. Pale oranges. Baby blues. Old…
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The smoke swallows us. It’s enticing – thick, heavy, spiced. Grabbing Korean BBQ has always been one of my favorite things to do in Carrollton but for some reason, today feels…
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Blackjack oaks and prickly pear cacti stud the path. Lizards dart between open crevices. Buzzards fly in a tight circle overhead. Visiting Hill Country is a classic pinch-me moment. Is it…
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Tulip farms in Texas aren’t like other spaces. To begin with, there’s only one – Texas Tulip Farm (officially titled Texas-Tulips) and it sits in the midst of Pilot Point. Hugged…
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One day in San Antonio. Saturday morning, our car squeezes into a tight line. Traffic is heavy. Spaces are full. A popular last-minute weekend destination, San Antonio knows tourism. This sprawling…
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My hunt for the top things to do in Uptown Dallas proved one thing: all good stories start with food (and I’ve been told all poetic ones start with wine). On…
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When I first mapped out my Dallas to San Antonio road trip, I wanted the drive to be memorable. You see, I last visited San Antonio four years ago. Four years…
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As the weather in Dallas starts to pick up, I’m already daydreaming about the prettiest places in Texas. Spring is in the air. Flowers are blossoming in the fields. And even…
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On Saturday, I headed out on a last-minute central Texas road trip and (finally) got a chance to explore all the top things to do in San Marcos. Skirted by lazy…
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Under a gauze of wind, my heartbeat slogs through my ears. As the dried grass beneath my feet blurs, I’m only in tune with familiar sounds – the thump of my…
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A little voice in my head tells me to skip looking for things to do in Bishop Arts District today. You’ve been here before. Twice. No, thrice. And you won’t find…
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“Next up, Zara Larsson’s new top hit, Ruin My Life,” the DJ says in a slow, smooth voice as we turn into Flippen Park. I miss you, pushing me close to…
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A sign within Dragon Park says No Trespassers. It’s private property. We didn’t know that. Buzzfeed told us differently. Ah, Buzzfeed. Maybe, I should just stick to taking online quizzes and…
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Traditional Texas foods are thick meaty Southern classics. Vegans, you’ve been warned. Lately, I’ve been craving soul food. I don’t know why but something about the weather makes me want nothing…
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Out of all the things to add to my Austin bucket list, climbing Mount Bonnell should have been first. Huff. Huff. Huff. I lean against the rail. Only 20 more steps…