Over the years, Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco has gotten cluttered with souvenir shops, street performers and throngs of tourists. Sadly, I think that it long ago lost much of its maritime charm and historic appeal. So why do Mr. TWS and I still insist on bringing our out-of-town visitors down to the wharf?
Braving the Waves at Half Moon Bay
Wine Country Visit: When It Rains, We Pour
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…
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.