I booked an Amtrak sleeper car from San Antonio Texas to Alpine Texas. It was my first overnight train ride and here is what I wish I’d known before my trip. The Texas Eagle I planned to travel from my home in San Antonio to meet a friend to hike in Big Bend National Park. Amtrak’s Texas…
One of the best things about living in San Antonio is living near the Texas Hill Country Drive for an hour or so and you’re in completely different surroundings. Rolling hills, quaint German buildings, and delicious German food – who doesn’t like the sound of that? With all the surrounding wineries, you might think that…
If you’re looking for ideas for spring break in Texas, enjoy this list of Texas spots I’ve experienced firsthand. If you don’t see your favorite spot, I’d love to hear about it. There are a lot of places on my “haven’t done it yet” list and I’d love to add your favorites. Spring Break in…
Do you long to travel in warm, serene oases overflowing with hot-weather activities and travelers in chic clothing? Or do you hope to do the opposite? Venture to locations so cold they make world-record lists for the most brutal winters? Countries and cities with freezing temperatures that delight visitors and may destroy property with their…
New Year’s resolutions distract a majority of the population from booking trips in January. Instead of researching an itinerary for the start of the year, people pledge to travel more during the rest of the 365-day cycle, yet if you want to find a new place to occupy your January days, look no further! We’ve…
Most hotels supply guests with an adequate place to rest their heads and a bathroom inside a comfortable atmosphere. These establishments focus on pleasing the customer to result in positive reviews and more business. Ice hotels furnish guests with icy bed frames, four corners of snow and ice, and gorgeous artwork made from those two…
Planning a vacation on a budget doesn’t have to mean cheap or settling for less than what you want. Here’s how to plan your family vacation on a budget. How to plan your family vacation on a budget I’m not fond of the term “budget travel.” It brings to mind bare-bones hotels where you don’t…
Southwest Airlines is a budget airline known for cheap flights, funny flight attendants, and free checked bags. One of the main differences between Southwest Airlines and other airlines is that Southwest doesn’t assign seats. There are pros and cons to the no assigned seating rule but there’s one question people ask that there’s not really…
Letting a couple of oversized bags weigh you down benefits no one. The kids grumble when they crawl through the car to finagle into their seats, you groan when the airlines lose or misroute your bags, and figuring out where to stash luggage on your last day in a new city instigates more family drama…
One of the reasons I like staying in a vacation rental or condo is access to a full kitchen. I’m also not a big fan of cooking while on vacation. So, what’s a girl to do? Choose one of these easy meals to make in your Airbnb kitchen, that’s what. Easy meals to make in…