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The Best Towns for Wildflowers in Texas

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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Things to do in spring

The Best Things to Do in Spring in San Antonio

April is a festive month in San Antonio and surrounds. There’s festivals, flowers, and sunshine which is why it’s one of my favorite months to be here. There are so many things to do in spring in the Texas Hill Country. This is your monthly round up of the best things to do in San Antonio for the month of April. I’ve also covered a few events in Austin, New Braunfels (& Gruene), and Fredericksburg. 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

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Musée d'Orsay.

5 Things to do in Paris Instead of the Typical Tours

There are a lot of things to do in Paris and the first time I went I did the usual: the Lourve, I climbed the Eiffel Tower, and I ate a lot of pastries. Don’t get me wrong, these are great things to do in Paris but I found 5 other things that are much better. 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: 5 Ways to Go Beyond the Typical Things to do in Paris Yes, you

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France itinerary

Go Beyond Paris with this France Itinerary You’ll Love

France is so much more than Paris. Don’t get me wrong, I love Paris, I’ve been twice and would go back again. However, a year ago my husband and I did a road trip from Paris to Normandy and then we flew down to the south of France and road tripped there. We loved both. That’s why I’m sharing my France itinerary to help you do the same. This post focuses on two areas: Normandy and the French Riviera. They are very different areas but both very worth visiting. So no matter if you want to stay closer to Paris or lounge on the beaches, you’ll find somewhere below to suit your needs. This post may contain affiliate links. Which

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Paris themed valentine's gifts

Celebrate LOVE with these Paris Themed Gifts

It is officially the month of love and no holiday gets more hate than Valentine’s Day. I think it gets a bad rap. I love Valentine’s Day for no real reason, I’m not into the cheesy but I am into chocolate covered strawberries. The same goes for Paris, it gets a bad rap. That’s why I’m sharing Paris themed gifts. Before I went to Paris for the first time my expectations were very low. Everyone told me that Paris is dirty and the people are rude and I did not find this to be true. However, I loved Paris for everything that is and I love Valentine’s Day for the same reason. This post may contain affiliate links. Which means

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isle of Skye

How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Isle of Skye Scotland

The Isle of Skye in Scotland has quickly become a must do and therefore quite a busy place to travel. It has a lot of instagram worthy places, from the fairy pools to the old man in the Skye, it’s a must see for sure. However, because there’s so many people going there and so many things to see, it can be a bit overwhelming. How do you know what’s right for you? How do you know what to do first? That’s what I’ve got an answer for 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

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mountain photography

Mountain Photography Tips for Images You’ll Love

I’m not an expert at mountain photography but there’s 4 tips I’ve learned over the years that I tend to follow time and time again. What I love about these is that they can be used by anyone with any kind of camera. If you’re not someone with a “fancy” camera, that’s okay, I’m not about to get technical. These mountain photography tips can be done with a cell phone. 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:

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sunrise in Paris

Beautiful Places to Photograph the Sunrise in Paris

Sunrise in Paris is a special time of day. Really sunrise anywhere is special, but in Paris it’s quiet and peaceful which is rare in a big city. There’s three main places you should head to in order to photograph the sunrise. These are also great places to start your day and get in early to beat the crowds. 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: 3 Places to Photograph the Sunrise in Paris The Louvre The

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travel plans

Exciting Places to Add to Your Travel Plans Around the World

The new year is here and with it comes a new year of travel plans which is one of my favorite things to do. While I love traveling the most, planning trips is second in line. I love learning about different places, researching the top things to do, and planning out the best way to see it all in my own way. 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: 2026 Travel Plans How to Decide Where to

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christmas in the texas hill country

Your Ultimate Guide to Christmas in the Texas Hill Country

When you think of cozy Christmas places around the world, Christmas in the Texas Hill Country doesn’t really come to mind. We don’t get the wintery wonderlands of other places and we don’t have cute Christmas markets of Europe. However, that doesn’t mean there’s not plenty of festive places to head for holiday memories. The hill country actually has a lot of cute, festive ways to celebrate the season and I’ve completed a full round up of where to see the lights, shop small, and make memories (with or without the kids). There’s a lot of places you can go so I’ve divided this into San Antonio, Austin, and then added small towns worth visiting as well. This post may

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