One thing that we all seem to have in common, is almost every family has a spaghetti night. It’s one of those staple meals that are so quick and easy, and no doubt every family has their own version. Well…
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FM 170 is a little known, but quite beautiful drive in West TX. The unassuming highway parallels the Rio Grande in Presidio and Brewster Counties for over 100 miles. It’s an exciting road to travel in that it is located…
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How many of y’all have noticed all the plastic bags stuck to cactuses on I-10 between Tucson and Phoenix? I love Arizona, and I love driving through the desert, but that stretch of road might just be the ugliest spot…
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Some folks don’t feel like they need to do all the typical Louisiana tourist spots like Bourbon St, the French Quarter, the casinos, the Tabasco Island, etc etc etc. Some folks prefer smaller crowds, less stress, and perhaps a little…
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Ah, the French. Ah, the Italians. Ah, the Sicilians. Ah, the Greeks. Ah, the Californians? All these places have very famous wine-growing regions, and justifiably so, frankly. Luckily you do not need to learn a new language or drive very far,…
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It’s not often we get into philosophical discussions in this blog but by gum, we’re going to today! There seems to be a schism among travelers these days: those that can navigate with a traditional map, and those that absolutely…
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Last year we talked about some BBQ joints here in Texas that are justifiably famous – some for the BBQ, some for longevity. Now that the edge is starting to come off of summer and a lot of folks from…
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I had the most delicious meal the other day at a Tex Mex restaurant in Austin, grilled Tilapia with Pineapple Salsa. I already know how to grill the heck out of tilapia, but I’ve never tried making pineapple salsa until…
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Folks, with the summer winding down and those hot hot hot August days behind us, there may be only a few weekends left to hit the ol swimming hole. I mean, what’s better on a hot day than heading down…
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Ah, roadside attractions. They seem to be the last of the old-school carnival hucksters and snake oil shows. Flying a little loose with the truth in a highly entertaining way all to get bodies through the door. I remember visiting the…
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