Wondering where the best ski trips for Texans are? Whether you learned to ski before you walked or are a brand new newbie (like me), there’s plenty of easy ways to get onto the mountain and frolic in the snow quickly from Texas. For those living in Texas, skiing may not be a part of … Continue reading
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
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
Tis the season of the bluebonnet in Texas. Every year in early spring, the fields open up and beautiful blossoms emerge covering Texas parks, fields, and highways. It’s a worthy experience to go out and find some and snap a few pics with this seasonal Texas icon. Have you ever taken a spontaneous trip to … Continue reading
If you’ve ever been to Marfa in the winter, you know it’s a magical place. Working for the oil and gas industry is both a blessing and a curse. A blessing because it enables to me live in the amazing city of Houston and tackle some of the most challenging business problems, and a curse … Continue reading
It’s not every day you get to take a selfie with an emu, get stuck on the road because of a North African aoudad, or have the opportunity to feed a giraffe with your hands! Fossil Rim Wildlife Center brings all these things to life. Home to over 1,110 animals, Fossil Rim is like a … Continue reading
I spent this last weekend living it up in the vibrant city of Atlanta. I wasn’t planning on blogging about this trip (sometimes bloggers like to take a vacay for the sake of vacay too) but then my friend turned out to be SUCH a good tour guide and ambassador for her city, I couldn’t … 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