Canoeing at Caddo Lake should be on every Texan’s bucket list. The lake has miles upon miles of canoe trails, one of the largest collections of flooded cypress trees, and even some Sasquatch sightings! After seeing the magical pictures of the cypress trees framed at sunset over the water, I knew I had to plan … Continue reading
Here’s everything you need to know about Color Factory Houston. This colorful installation is what (in my opinion) pioneered and defined what an incredible immersive art experience should and could be. Color Factory is a collaborative interactive exhibit that debuted in San Francisco in 2017 and New York in 2018 many moons before some of the other … Continue reading
United just launched a direct flight to the Reno-Tahoe airport from Houston, so you can now reach this desert city year round. I spent three days exploring Reno, Carson City and Tahoe and feel so invigorated from my times in the mountains and on the lake shores. This Weekend Guide to Reno-Tahoe contains highlights from … Continue reading
Hiking in Banff is a magical experience. The views (and altitude) will take your breath away. The trails and turquoise glacier lakes will transport you to another place and time. Banff is brimming with history and Rocky mountain adventures! I was there for 6 days and 5 nights. While my legs ultimately got tired of … Continue reading
Electric FeelGood is open for business in Midtown and taking Instagram by storm! Is this neon monolith the new Instagram playground of Midtown? Are the drinks and food worth a visit? Does it bear any connection to the people of Present Company? Only time will tell if Electric FeelGood is worth the hype. But here’s … Continue reading
The final stop on our 9-day Italy trip was spending 24 hours in Milan! A wonderful city in northern Italy, Milan had lots of culture and a sophisticated vibe. After hiking in Cinque Terre the week before, it was refreshing to stay at the Marriott and have regular access to air conditioning. These are the … Continue reading
The Balloon Room by Big Ass Balloons is back for 2019! Here’s everything you need to know about this special limited time event that is in Houston for only August 23- 25, 2019. What is the Balloon Room? Created by the masterminds behind the girl-boss Houston-based company Big Ass Balloons, the Balloon Room is at … Continue reading
I’ve fallen in love with so many of the amazing picnic parks in Paris! It’s impossible to decide on just one favorite, so I’ve compiled a list of my favorite 10 picnic-worthy parks in Paris! Picnicking aka the “pique-nique” in Paris is the national sport of Parisians during the summer. Upon arriving to the city, … Continue reading
Cinque Terre is a collection of five towns on the western Italian coast: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. Originally former fishing towns, the Cinque Terre coast has slowly transformed into a hiking and beach destination. Despite being full of visitors from all over the world, we immediately fell in love with our … Continue reading
With my Firenze Card in hand and several tours scheduled, I was ready to take on Florence! A visit to the heart of the Renaissance art movement was our next stop on our 9-day in Italy trip. The Tuscan city did not disappoint! Give yourself plenty of time to explore Florence. There is so much … Continue reading
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