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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … 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
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
As a proud Houstonian, is it okay to like Dallas? I went on a mission to the Big D to find out for myself if it’s possible. After a lovely day there, I can safely say that Houston’s northern I-45 neighbor has a lot to offer. Over the past few years, I’ve been to Dallas … Continue reading
There is no place on earth more magical than the Sahara Desert. Visiting the Erg Chebbi, one of Morocco’s two sand dune paradises, was definitely one of the highlights of my 10 day trip to the North African country. Getting to the Erg Chebbi is no small feat. Located in the remote eastern edge of … Continue reading
Being born and raised in Houston, I have no real concept of small-town Texas. That is, until my aunt moved to the cutest little house in Boerne, Texas. We’ve been enjoying cowboy Christmases ever since. Most of my time spent in the town has been at my aunt’s house and, even if we were to … Continue reading