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5 Wildflowers of Texas that Photograph Beautifully

June 1, 2026

The bluebonnet wildflowers of Texas get a lot of attention but honestly, they’re not my favorite flower of Texas. The bluebonnet is quite the diva and if we don’t get good rain in January and February, you can pretty much count them out. However, there are so many wildflowers of Texas that will still bloom. Now, rain is still important, but it’s not as vital for these and if we get it later, say March or April, then these flowers are usually beautiful. I also think that some of these flowers actually photograph better than the bluebonnet. Shhh… don’t tell them. That’s why I’m going to share my top equipment for photographing the wildflowers of Texas, my favorite flowers, and

local shops on your Tybee island beach vacation

Best Places to Shop Local on Your Tybee Island Beach Vacation

May 15, 2026

I’m a big fan of supporting local businesses when I travel. It’s a big part of what I do when I go anywhere new. I want to stay local, eat local, and shop local. Of course, this isn’t always possible but I do my best. When we went on our Tybee Island beach vacation recently, I was really impressed with the amount of small, local shops. This post may contain affiliate links. Which means I get a portion of the sales if you make a booking through my link at no extra cost to you! Top Travel Resources After decades of traveling, there’s 3 companies I tend to use over and over and recommend to everyone: Shopping During Your Tybee

The Ultimate Bucket List of USA Road Trips

May 8, 2026

I love a good bucket list and with summer upon us, there’s nothing better than a good road trip. The states are set up well for road tripping and I decided it’s best to start making a list of the best USA road trips. My husband and I are working our way through all 50 states and the best way to do that is with USA road trips. Now you might have to fly to the start of these trips depending on where you’re coming from, but once you get there, you can hit the road. There’s no better way to see everything you want to see. I haven’t done all of these trips myself but I have done a

Add These Products to Your Road Trip Pack List for More Fun Memories

May 1, 2026

This is not your traditional road trip pack list, but don’t let that stop you from reading. These products will make your road trip infinitely better with kids and I’m not just talking about tablets and snacks. You know the basics of packing, comfy clothes, entertainment, and food. What this road trip pack list has will help you both enjoy the trip and remember it. This post may contain affiliate links. Which means I get a portion of the sales if you make a booking through my link at no extra cost to you! Top Travel Resources After decades of traveling, there’s 3 companies I tend to use over and over and recommend to everyone: Road Trip Pack List Map

Everything You Need to Know for a Guadalupe Mountains to Carlsbad Caverns Road Trip

April 17, 2026

Guadalupe Mountains National Park is one of the least visited National Parks but it’s well worth the trip. Big Bend has become the park in Texas to visit and Guadalupe Mountains gets ignored a lot. So much so, I didn’t even realize how close it is to Carlsbad Caverns, which is a much more popular National Park. I recently learned they are only 30 minutes apart which makes it the perfect combination trip. Each park is also pretty small and can be done in 1-2 days. We sent a long weekend in the area and had time to do everything we wanted and have downtime. Here’s how to do it. This post may contain affiliate links. Which means I get

Melbourne Australia Must Dos for First Timers

April 3, 2026

My husband and I lived in Australia for 3 years and we’ve been back in the states for almost 10 now. It recently came to me that I never shared much about Melbourne. I’ve written a lot about Australia, it’s one of my favorite topics but because Melbourne became home, I didn’t think of it as travel. That changes with this post. I love Melbourne and I think it’s a great city to visit and there’s a few places and activities you don’t want to miss on your first trip there. This post may contain affiliate links. Which means I get a portion of the sales if you make a booking through my link at no extra cost to you!

comparing the seasons to visit Yellowstone

When Should You Visit Yellowstone? A Winter vs. Fall Comparison

March 27, 2026

It’s no secret that I love Yellowstone National Park. I do believe it’s the best National Park and I will fight anyone who disagrees. If you don’t love it, you didn’t do it right or you hate nature. Those are the only options. I have been to visit Yellowstone more times than I can remember starting from when I was just a baby. Fun fact: I actually took my first steps in Yellowstone! I was a late bloomer and had sisters always willing to pick me up. But that’s not really the point. The point is that I love this National Park and it breaks my heart when others don’t. There is so much to see and I do believe

Bucket List Flower Destinations Around the World

March 20, 2026

I love a good flower destinations. I am dreaming of tulip fields in Netherlands, Cherry Blossoms in Japan and more. Every year, I look forward to wildflower season in the Texas Hill Country and that’s why I’m sharing a round up of flower destinations all over the world. From close to home to far away, these are the places for stunning floral photography. You can shop floral photography products in our shop as well, some from the destinations below. This post may contain affiliate links. Which means I get a portion of the sales if you make a booking through my link at no extra cost to you! Top Travel Resources After decades of traveling, there’s 3 companies I tend

Five Locations for Spring Break in Texas Perfect for Families

March 12, 2026

When you think Spring Break, you don’t necessarily think Spring Break Texas locations. However, Spring is really the best time to head to the hill country of Texas or even a beach or two. We may not boast the best beaches but during the spring time, they can be a great place to visit and less crowded than other locations. This post may contain affiliate links. Which means I get a portion of the sales if you make a booking through my link at no extra cost to you! Top Travel Resources After decades of traveling, there’s 3 companies I tend to use over and over and recommend to everyone: Spring Break Texas Locations There’s four smaller places I recommend

The Best Towns for Wildflowers in Texas

March 9, 2026

Wildflowers in Texas are one of the best things about the state. However, they are not found everywhere, and Texas is big. If you have wildflower peeping in Texas on your bucket list, you need to know where to go. It’s also good to know where the festivals are (yes we have those) and how to guarantee you see wildflowers in Texas. Let’s also talk about the types of flowers you’re going to find in Texas. It’s not just the bluebonnet. In fact. the bluebonnet is actually one of the most elusive and persnickety flower. But don’t despair, there’s lots of other flowers in Texas. Here’s a run down: If none of those words mean anything to you, head to

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