Thompson Dallas: Art, Hospitality, and Year-Long Wellness in a Quintessential Dallas Experience

by Martin Ramirez on August 30, 2024

When one thinks of an inner-city destination, wellness does not first come to mind. There’s high-tension traffic and an almost certain lack of green space. Thompson Dallas, however, creates a unique urban getaway designed to...

Viking’s British Isles Explorer – Six countries, 15 days, total bliss

by Irene Middleman Thomas on August 29, 2024

We experienced a charming culture ‘shock’ even before arriving for our recent Viking British Isles Explorer cruise. En route to London, we signed on to the plane’s Wi-Fi and were asked to select our ‘titles’....

Explore Cheyenne Frontier Days and Uncover the Hidden Gems of Southeast Wyoming

by Wendi Baird on August 28, 2024

Wyoming's Cheyenne Frontier Days is just the beginning of your adventure — stay a little longer to explore the rugged beauty and rich history of Southeast Wyoming. Each summer, the spirit of the Old West...

A Canadian’s First Visit to Texas

by Emilie Crandles on August 24, 2024

Sixty years ago my Oma (grandma) spent a year on exchange from Germany to Texas.  Through immigrating to Canada and raising children and grandchildren, she and my Opa took many trips down south to visit...

Onward to Oxnard: 3 Reasons to Visit this Charming SoCal Community

by Martin Ramirez on August 23, 2024

Spend one day on the golden beaches of beautiful Oxnard, California, and you’ll see why this sacred SoCal city is home to the Dallas Cowboys’ Training Camp.  With seven miles of pristine beaches, a wondrous...

Of Waves and Wellness: Five minutes With Waco Surf General Manager Mike Schwaab

by Martin Ramirez on August 22, 2024

Back in 2021, Mike Schwaab and wife Amy left the shores of California to settle in the ranchlands of Waco, Texas, bringing with them an idea to turn Waco Surf into the premier surf-centric wave...

Springfield, Missouri: The Heart of Route 66 and Gateway to Americana

by Selena Swartzfager on August 21, 2024

Route 66 runs from Chicago to Los Angeles, but did you know this iconic highway was born in Springfield, Missouri? Springfield is found in the southwest corner of Missouri, due north from Branson.  A road...

Let’s go to San Sebastián, Spain, for some of the world’s finest food, wine, art, and more!

by Abbey Algiers on August 20, 2024

Whether you’re an all out foodie, or just love discovering different dishes and wines when you travel, it’s always great to visit a city known for its food. It’s even better when that foodie city...