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
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Thoughts Had at 288 Lake with HTX Outdoors
I’m in adventure mode right now. I spend my days dreaming of exploring the world and evenings finding anything to do — from dinner at new restaurants to new workout classes. But the money pot is going to run out on this traveling lifestyle, so I’ve been seeking a thrill closer to home. Enter: HTX … Continue reading
A Houstonian’s Guide: Barcelona in 24 Hours
Barcelona felt instantly different from Madrid. Like a whole different country (which it basically is, Catalonia). And some described the difference in a very Texas way: Madrid is Dallas, and Barcelona is Austin. I HATE this description bc I love Madrid and would not compare it to Dallas, ew. Just kidding. But, I still … Continue reading
The Pros and Cons of an All-Inclusive Resort
I know what everyone is thinking: All inclusive? WHERE’S THE BAD!? But everyone has different vacation priorities. I’m typically a go-go-go adventurer. I want to see every part of Boston, leave no stone unturned in San Francisco, take all the photos in Austin, eat everything in San Diego, play tourist in D.C., and, well, you get … Continue reading
The Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern: What Is It and How Do I Get In?
There’s been a lot of hype recently over this little thing called the Cistern at Buffalo Bayou. Haven’t heard of it? Well, let me tell you it’s pretty darn cool and worth all the attention. What is the Cistern? The Cistern is an underground water reservoir that was built in 1926 to help improve the water supply in … Continue reading