Do you consider yourself a water baby? Or maybe you like to just hang out by the water, relaxing in the sun? Well, let me tell you about an amazing Texas State Park I had the opportunity to visit this past March (2018). It’s called Balmorhea and is located in a true, tiny Texas town […]
Unique Gift Ideas For Anyone And Any Occasion
Have a crazy, sassy fun person in your life who you need to get a gift for soon? I’m here to help! Check the unique gift ideas below. Wanderlust Zip-up Wallet Compression Socks for Travel Personalized Passport Cover
Sand Surfing in Texas
Sand Surfing in Texas??? If you haven’t figured it out by now Texas is a huge state. And with all that land, it’s no wonder that there is so much to see and do. On my recent exploration of West Texas, I found one of the coolest state parks where you can literally climb […]
Farm-to-Table-to-Classic Cars
On a recent 1600 mile, almost suicidal, road trip around Texas, my mission was to visit 70 cities in 5 days and all during the craziest week of the year to be traveling – Spring Break!
A Quick North Texas Guide to 10 Cool Indoor Hangouts
If you’re ever in Texas for any length of time, you will quickly learn how fast the weather can change in this great big state. True Texans have a saying that if you don’t like the weather now, just wait a few minutes. With that being said here is a list (with active links) of […]
Zombie hunting in North Texas
Lewisville, Texas Tucked away in the corner of your average strip mall is a place called Top Dog. At first glance I thought it was some kind of doggie day care facility. Upon further inspection, and just flat-out being nosey, I realized it wasn’t anything remotely related to dog boarding. In fact as I got […]
Gettin’ Around Texas
SPECIAL TRAVEL TIP UPDATE: Did you know the State of Texas is so gosh darn friendly that the Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has a toll-free phone number you can call to get FREE advice, directions, or general information from one of their professional travel counselors? Yep, it’s true! All you have to do is program […]
Waco Mammoth National Monument
On a Tuesday in September 2017, I took a spontaneous day long road trip to the city of Waco, Texas. The hour-and-a-half drive South of Dallas gave me a chance to see and do as much as I could and still be home in time to catch the 9 o’clock evening news. Since I hadn’t […]
Nocona, Texas
Smack dab in the middle of Gainesville and Wichita Falls is a micro town with BIG city attractions – Nocona, Texas! From handmade leather goods to classic cars, Nocona is a definite place to add to your “must see in Texas” list. As part of a spontaneous road trip a day before Thanksgiving, I found myself […]
Muenster, Texas
About an hour and a half drive North of Dallas is a very small town known for its bratwurst, sauerkraut and homemade kolaches. With strong German roots, it’s no wonder that this itty bitty town of 1600 annually hosts GermanFest.net and Oktoberfestmuenster.com. My spontaneous road trip visit didn’t happen during any of these festivals (darn). […]
Horton Classic Car Museum
During a recent pre-Thanksgiving day visit to Nocona, Texas, I visited the Horton Classic Car Museum. This one of a kind paradise for vintage car enthusiasts was opened in 2011 by one of Nocona’s most enterprising husband and wife team. This museum’s pride is anchored by about 40 different Corvettes that make up […]
Cool Texas Themed Stuff & Souvenirs
Compact Travel Purse/Bag Texas Souvenir – Natural Canvas Tote Bag Travel Sticker for Luggage Wooden Texas Magnet Vintage License Plate (Wall Decor) Souvenir Towel (I Visited Texas) Souvenir Water Bottle (I Visited Texas) Texas Belt Buckle All Natural Beard Stuff for Burley Men Texas Trash Trail Mix Hey Y’all Baseball Hat Deal of the day
Trippin’ Tips Checklist
Note: All links are constantly being updated with the best products. Insulated cooler Reusable bottle of water Nuts or trail mix Restaurant napkins, plastic ware Sunscreen (Spray or lotion) Ball cap or sun blocking hat Sunglasses Bug (Mosquito) repellent Flip-Flops or beach mesh shoes Hand towels Matches or Lighter Spray can of Ice Remover (Winter) […]
Little Ol’ Facts About Good Ol’ Texas
First things first, a little about our history and we gush about the cities. History For anyone who’s interested in knowing more facts and history about the great state of Texas, here are some links to some reputable sites. I have referred to these sites on many occasions when I just wanted to get the […]
15 Things You Should Know Before Going to Fossil Rim Wildlife Park
Pre-Fossil Rim Self-Guided Tour Checklist These are the essentials that experience has taught me to take with me to Fossil Rim Wildlife Park in Glen Rose, TX. See the full article that explains the park in more detail. Full tank of gas Restroom break Allergy medicine small cooler A few bottles of water Trail mix […]
Being Wild at Fossil Rim Wildlife Park
Just about every Spring I take a 24-hour hiatus from my crazy, busy schedule to drive from Dallas to Glen Rose, Texas. It’s in that quaint, little fossil of a town that I can find complete happiness away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Secured away, off an asphalt Texas road is a […]
Why You Should Check Out the Resistol Hat Outlet
I always love how foreigners and tourists alike assume that if you live in Texas that you must wear a cowboy hat, boots, and tight Wrangler jeans on a daily basis. I’ve even been asked, a time or two, if I ride a horse to work and if I live on a ranch like Southfork? […]
Texas Language Guide For Non-Texans
Native Texans rarely speak modern English. Our state is so big many of us consider Texas to be its own country and with that comes its’ own language. I like to refer to this language as “Texash” (you heard it here first). The most important note about our state’s language is that the “g” of […]
The Mammoth National Monument in Waco, Texas
On a Tuesday in September 2017, I took a spontaneous day long road trip to the city of Waco, Texas, and especially the Waco Mammoth National Monument. The hour-and-a-half drive south of Dallas gave me a chance to see and do as much as I could and still be home in time to catch the […]
Farmers Branch: Celebration of Roses
On October 21st, 2017 the city of Farmers Branch will be hosting the annual Celebration of Roses which will be located at the Gussie Field Watterworth Park. This park, on any given day, is amazingly beautiful to visit. It offers so many great photo taking opportunities that anybody looking for something different to explore would […]