I want to write a page for every road trip I take (my Dallas to Austin road trip being no exception) – one page about the final destination, hand-written in big looped font. Every…
I have one more day until my Dinosaur Valley State Park hiking adventure begins. One more day until I can feel like Jack and Annie from the first Magic Tree House book. One more…
10 TSA approved snacks for your next flight. Confessions of a chronic snacker: I love bringing TSA-approved snacks on long-haul (and even short-haul) flights. The TSA allows a surprisingly large number of food items. And…
best things to do in Dallas, Texas Weekend and weeknight conversations usually revolve around one thing: what to do in Dallas. It’s a question I’ve asked often; it’s a question I’ve often been asked….
Keys View Joshua Tree Travel Guide Sunset at Keys View is dramatic: gold curtains drape a large, vast, almost endless stage; a spotlight falls on the Salton Sea; the San Jacinto Peak is costumed…
cute gifts for beach lovers I’m a beach girl. My parents met at a beachside college. Their first dates were along a stretch of sand and waves. I was born, several years later, in…
101 road trip questions for couples After the 160-hour mark, I was tired. We both were. The long highways. The cool February air. The early morning check-ins. Long drives had begun to feel like…
twelve best restaurants in Manitou Springs, Colorado The best restaurants in Manitou Springs are just as quirky as the mountain town itself. Manitou Springs isn’t a traditional foodie city but with the ever-increasing onslaught…
10 things to do on a day trip to Clearwater Beach. By the time the storm hit, I expected the crowds to disappear. But Clearwater Beach is in Florida where the unusual is ordinary…
20 tips for visiting Universal Studios on a budget. Universal Studios isn’t known as a budget destination. With high-price merch, higher-price restaurants, and did-I-really-spend-this-much tickets, it’s a break-the-bank type of getaway. Spending money in…
From cooling off at the Coca Cola store to sipping world-class views here are ten absolutely magical things to do at Disney Springs, Florida. Disney Springs is one of the best-kept secrets of Orlando….
Here are the top things to do in Frisco, Texas. Way back in the day, I went to high school in Frisco, Texas. And every time I return, I’m amazed by how much this…