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Beyond the Cover: 7 Tips for Taking on the Lone Star Hiking Trail

by Leah Fisher Nyfeler on July 27, 2015

Inspired by my article about Texas’ longest continuous footpath in the summer 2015 magazine? Then get ready by reading these tips before you go! Read Up. Take advantage of educational material—books, blogs and websites—to mentally...

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Travel Tuesday: Travel the Globe in Luxury on a Staycation Budget

by Paxton Kelly on July 21, 2015

The film The Holiday always comes to mind when I hear the term “home swap.” Swap homes with someone living in a foreign country, fall in love with a dapper Englishman, befriend a lovely older...

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Tuesday Travel: Summer Travel Treats

by Mayson Shelton and Marika Flatt on July 14, 2015

With summer comes a sense of wanderlust and adventure. Whether you fancy a walk to the park down the street or a journey out to a foreign land, the things you take with you can...

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Texas Dog Trainer Offers Tips for Travel with Fido

by Elaine Krackau on July 9, 2015

Families all over Texas are hitting the road and taking to the skies for vacation this summer. Oftentimes, the family dogs are left in a boarding facility, but traveling with your pup might be easier...

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Travel Tuesday: Vail Mountain

by Mayson Shelton on July 7, 2015

Colorado is typically the hub of winter excursions, but Vail Mountain proves that it can be a fantastic getaway in the summer as well. There is a wide variety of family-friendly activities, perfect for a...

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Travel Tuesday: Lake Austin Spa Resort

by Stacey Harrell on June 30, 2015

Find yourself at Lake Austin Spa Resort Consistently rated one of the top resorts in the world, Lake Austin Spa Resort, tucked away on 19 waterfront acres just outside of Austin proper, has been designed...

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Sandfest: The Perfect Texas Destination

by Alysha Kaye on June 23, 2015

Sandcastles pretty much never stop being cool, am I right? At least that’s what I was raised to believe—I didn’t say building your own sandcastle; I just said sandcastles. This is proven by Port Aransas,...

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Travel Tuesdays: Manchester, England’s Northern Capital of Cool

by Julie Tereshchuk on June 16, 2015

With its thriving restaurant, pub and club scene—not to mention first class shopping and a rich cultural heritage—Manchester is a must-visit destination for Texans venturing to England this summer. From Texas, it’s one stop (Chicago...

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Travel Tuesday: New York City, NY

by Paxton Kelly on June 9, 2015

There’s just something about New York City (NYC) that draws millions of people to it year after year. Maybe it’s the thrill of seeing big city lights or the amount of diversity reflected by both...