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
With San Antonio, Austin, Fredericksburg and fabulous hiking just a few hours away, there’s no reason you shouldn’t be able to hop in a car tomorrow and have a fabulous weekend enjoying the highlights of Central Texas. A few weeks ago, some friends and I made a spontaneous road trip so my roommate could check … Continue reading
It’s surprisingly rare that I find myself in the Austin area, considering it’s a 2.5-hour drive. It’s not so surprising that when I go, I drink a lot. Although, lately in my old age it’s been more about the breweries and surrounding wine country rather than my college visits to Sixth Street or Rainey Street — … Continue reading
Want an Austin getaway?? Win a 2-night stay to the Lone Star Court in Austin, Texas for Labor Day Weekend (August 31- September 3). Must enter by 4pm CST on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. Winner will be contacted via email. Click here to enter. February is a big month of travel for me. In addition to … Continue reading
Wine weekend has officially become an annual tradition. Last year: Fredericksburg. This year: Dripping Springs. Also a tradition: Cold and rainy weather apparently. We picked Dripping Springs because it was close to Austin and had a few cute wineries we hadn’t been to. We also picked it because it was one of the closest wine … Continue reading
Alright, let’s get real here. I’m no fashionista, and never claim to be. Oh, I WANT to be, but it just doesn’t happen. Most of my wardrobe is 100% comfortable and just slides by on “work appropriate.” I mean, I wrote this for christ’s sake. But even I am completely stoked for this new boutique’s … Continue reading
It’s summer. Time for ALL the weekend trips. ALL OF THEM. One of them needs to be lakeside, amirite?I’m right. Here’s how to party with 20 of your closest friends (step 0.5 is make 20 friends, I know, it’s hard). Step 1. Pick a lake house; pick a date. Houston has a wealth of lakes, … Continue reading
If you’re gonna drive all the way up to Austin, you sure as hell better document it properly. Some ATX classic photo ops Whether it’s the classic Texas State Capitol shot or a freshly painted wall, we’ve got the best spots to strike a pose for an Insta-worthy shot. Proof: Look at all these fab … Continue reading
Of all the trips we have blogged about thus far, Austin is probably the most realistic one you can do in 24 hours–including travel time. Our wildly successful trip to Austin a few weekends ago hit all the major high points that a twenty-something-year-old would care about (and may or may not have inspired It’s … Continue reading