Planning a trip to Napa Valley is the most overwhelming trip I’ve ever had to plan. First of all, there are like a ZILLION wineries to go to with varying different things to offer: seated tastings, tours, tours followed by tastings, tours while tasting out of the barrels, etc., so you want to get some … Continue reading
My favorite city in the world — besides Houston, of course — is San Francisco. I love its character, its weather and how many fun things you can do there — from riding a historic cable car to eating your weight in chocolate. Here’s my guide to how to spend a day in San Fran. … Continue reading
Believe it or not, but there’s more to Munich than just Oktoberfest. In September, I went to Germany for a week to experience not only Oktoberfest (here’s my tips on surviving that) but also check a few things off my Germany bucket list. I first went to Munich last fall (here’s my 24 Hours in Munich … Continue reading
This past week, I went to a little town in the middle of nowhere Texas to look at art in the desert. It was awesome. If Marfa isn’t on your radar, it should be. It’s a fantastic little art haven in West Texas, spitting distance from Mexico, that’s the perfect addition to any road trip … Continue reading
“When are you going to come to Ruidoso,” — my Memaw and Pawpaw every time I speak to either of them over the past 5ish years they’ve owned their house in the quiet town in southern New Mexico. “Soon!” I’d always say. After spending a long weekend in the mountains with them, I expect that … Continue reading
Portugal has been on my bucket list forever and I’m so pleased to have checked it off this summer! I had a wonderful time exploring the hills of the city of Lisbon and soaking up the summer sun. I spent five days in the glorious city and did my best to condense all my favorite … Continue reading
Working out while traveling, may or may not be your top priority. Sometimes you always just want to chill on a boat with a mimosa in hand and disconnect. But if you’re like me and always traveling and also occasionally training for half marathons, it becomes a goal to keep your sanity stay in shape. … Continue reading
If you heard that I was headed to Menorca you probably thought I misspoke and said Mallorca. You’re mistaken. But that’s definitely a point in the column for local af vacation spot. In case you’re geographically lost, Menorca is an island just off the coast of Barcelona, Spain. I spent a few days in Menorca with a … Continue reading
It all started with an Instagram post — well, for me at least. I remember specifically being in Riva’s (celebrating something?) and someone at the table mentioned Yacht Week. I felt dumb. Was this a reality show? Or….what? I am not used to being out of the loop on pop culture. The first picture was … Continue reading
Planning a girls weekend getaway? Might we suggest Vegas, New Orleans, Austin, The Woodlands. If you’re skeptical, I hear you. As a city slicker who escaped Houston suburbia after high school to move inside the loop and live it up, I’m not going to lie–I had low expectations. I was expecting sleepy restaurants with high priced … Continue reading