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,…
Dressed to Impress
In our travels, we often see people who are dressed to impress. Some of them are part of the entertainment or education at popular tourist attractions. Others are celebrating special occasions, donning uniforms as part of their jobs, or just having fun playing dress-up.
Sleeping on the Seine
Ever since I was a young girl collecting travel guides from all over the world, I had been dreaming of France and walking along the Seine in Paris.