We got to spend six days exploring Houston’s German Sister City, Leipzig, and I’m here to tell you that the Saxony town 5,327 miles away from us ain’t so different than you’d think. There’s a vibrant arts and music scene, amazingly nice people and delicious food on every corner. Some Leipzig basics Take it from us, official …
The finale post of my 10-day trip to Morocco trip is here…featuring the glorious city of Fez! Writing this post is bittersweet. On one hand I’m feeling super accomplished because I’ve hammered out literally thousands of words about Morocco over the past month, but also super nostalgic because that trip to Morocco was literally one …
Summer is in swing and the new, edgy El Segundo Swim Club has opened up in the East End. At first glance, the El Segundo Swim Club has a Miami pool meets Palm Springs flare with a very distinctly Houston vibe. Only in Houston would there would be a trendy af pool club in the …
Berlin’s a huge, historic city with endless things to do — you could spend a month in Berlin and not do it all! With this excess of activities, you really can easily zero in on just the free or cheap options to make for an affordable vacation! We spent a little over 3 days in …
God bless America — and all the fun events and activities we have to do here — especially in Houston! PS. We’re still doing our first summer koozie contest! Click here for more deets and find us at some of these events to grab a koozie from us — or on Sat/Sun at the Lost Lake info …
Show us your summer fun and enter our #ItsNotHouzie Instagram contest for a chance to win some fanfreakingtastic Houston experiences and prizes! How to Enter Post a photo to your Instagram featuring one of our koozies (aka #ItsNotHouzie) Post June 1-July 31, 2018 Include #ItsNotHouzie and @itsnothouitsme in the caption If you have a private …
Houston is home to officially the coolest pool in town, Texas, the world! I mean, have you seen it?! It’s on the 6th floor of the newly opened Marriott Marquis in downtown Houston and is in the shape of Texas. If that’s not love at first sight I don’t know what is. We had the chance …
We try not to take ourselves too seriously, but if there is one thing we are extremely professional about is BRUNCH. From poems and lists to French lessons and drinking games, we’ve had dozens of brunches and still get excited about chilaquiles and bottomless mimosas. Which is why… we are pumped to be a partner … Continue reading
Spoiler it’s probably easier to eat vegan than eat meat in Berlin. This city is so edgy and cool and full of counterculture people who nosh on cashew “cheese” and seitan currywurst. No matter what your dietary preference, you’ll never go hungry in Berlin. “I wish I could never get full.” – Anastasia Since the … Continue reading
A few exits north of Dallas lies the bubbling town of Frisco, which I quickly learned is a mecca for sports fans and has plenty to sustain itself for a weekend of adventure. Frisco was the final stop in my grand tour of North Texas after days spent in Dallas and Plano. Here’s what I … Continue reading
Try our new yum spots with new friends? Sold. Continue reading
Despite working full time and year round, I feel like I’m on vacation all summer long. If you’re the same way, let’s enjoy evenings on different patios — or indoors, if you’re sick of the heat — and sip tons of frozen drinks with few to no cares in the world. Annnnd, here are my … Continue reading
Plano is anything by plain. It’s a bubbly, town just north of Dallas that is growing to be a destination for North Texas staycations, business folk, and Texas adventurers. In addition to being the headquarters to many household names like Liberty Mutual, Chase, Toyota, Frito-Lay, and JC Penny, Plano has a thriving food, culture and … Continue reading
The amount of things to do in Texas is limitless. We’re continuing to explore and discover new gems in Houston, and when you throw other Texas cities into the mix, the potential for adventure is absolutely exponential! Austin is one of our favorite spots for weekend adventures. Our fearless Texas capital is just a few … Continue reading
