Wine, that is …
There’s always something to do in the San Francisco Bay Area, even on a rainy weekend. A visit to wine country is one of my favorite options.
Spring Travel Tips: Interview with HipTravelMama
Anne Taylor Hartzell is the founder, writer and editor of the awesome family travel website, HipTravelMama. I had an opportunity yesterday to interview her by phone about a recent Expedia survey and ask her opinions about spring travel tips and trends, hotel and cruise deals, and planning. Some of the…
From the Inside Looking Out
From a few places I’ve stayed — from the inside looking out.
Houston: It’s not Manhattan
Houston may not be a place that comes to mind as a targeted travel destination such as Paris, a national park or beach resort. But if you’re in town for business, family visits, sports, special events like the annual rodeo, or driving through Texas on a road trip, you might want to spend a little extra time there.
Chilly Scenes of Niagara Falls in Winter
The natural beauty of Niagara Falls attracts over twelve million tourists each year. Although it has become over-commercialized with an abundance of tourist traps, it’s still a must-see wonder.
This Isn’t My First Rodeo
Yee-haw! I happened to be in Houston during the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo last week, so I made it a priority to experience my first rodeo.
Houston Fresh
I’m a big fan of farmers markets. In San Francisco, we have the wonderful Ferry Building Farmers Market which sets a high standard. It’s nice to see fresh markets turning up in more and more American cities and I was excited to discover that Houston, Texas is no exception.
Houston, You’ve Got a Problem
An image problem People were underwhelmed when I said I was going to Houston, Texas for a few days and looking for tips. Most of those I talked to hadn’t been there, but had a negative perception of Houston. Others who had actually been there, but quite some time ago,…