I’ve been a runner for about two years. I love my city (Houston) but it’s crazy hot here, and the mosquitoes fly faster than I can outrun them. So our “racing season” is limited to a few short months between the first cold front in October and the last cold front in February. What’s a […]
Travel Tips
First 24 Hours on a Cruise Ship: Do’s and Don’ts
Cruises can be overwhelming for first timers and long-timer cruisers. There’s so much to see, do, buy, eat, drink…so how do you decide what to do first and how long until you feel like you’re on vacation? For me, I get my sea legs within about four hours of embarkation. From years of cruising everywhere […]
Cruise Tips: Planning and Packing
So you booked a cruise! YAY!! Now what? Whether it’s your first cruise or you’re twentieth, I’m sharing a few tips that I’ve learned through the years of cruising everywhere from Alaska to the Caribbean & Bahamas to the British Isles & Mediterranean. I’ve sailed on Carnival, Norwegian, and Princess many many many times and […]
Tactical Wine Drinking: Judge-Free Day Drinking
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Oktoberfest in Texas: What to Wear
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Tips for Nervous Flyers
Here’s irony for you: my favorite thing is travelling, but my biggest fear is flying. I envy those that pass out before the plane ever leaves the ground. I am not one of those gifted magical creatures. I’m more than just nervous – I’m anxious, jittery and fearful. But after all these years I’ve finally […]
Visiting Big Bend National Park: Something for Everyone
Big Bend National Park is a 12 hour drive from Houston. Twelve. Hours. To make that drive worth it, I like to stay a little longer and try to fit in as much as possible. So it shouldn’t (should?) be surprising that during our 4-day trip to Big Bend last month we camped/glamped, cooked gourmet(ish) […]