Posts by Janie H Pace
11 Charming Czech Towns To Visit In Texas
Czexans, or Czech Texans, settled Texas as early as the 1820s. Josef Lidumil Lesikar helped colonize the state, bringing two groups of about 160 Czechs to Texas in 1851 and 1853 through the port of Galveston. Known as the Father of Czech Immigration to Texas, Reverend Josef Arosy Bergman settled in Texas then wrote letters…
Read More13 Fabulous Restaurants To Try In Palm Springs, California
Known for star-studded history and Mid-century Modern architecture, the sun-fueled mecca of Palm Springs boasts plenty of restaurant hot spots for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Many serve cocktails and hip cuisine on picturesque outdoor patios (with reservations recommended for evenings and weekends.) I have chosen 13 of my favorite restaurants hosting a variety of creative…
Read More15 Lesser-Known Towns Around The World Our Writers Love
Our globetrotting writers have been around the world, so they are familiar with some of its nooks and crannies. We asked TravelAwaits writers to share their favorite lesser-known towns. From the “Sedona of Mexico” to the top place to stand-up paddleboard in Canada — here are their favorite places to go that are off the beaten path.…
Read More11 Delightful Events To Celebrate The Holidays In Texas’s Christmas Capital
Stroll Grapevine’s Main Street this holiday season among Victorian-style shops adorned with twinkling lights, decorative wreaths, garland, candy canes, ribbons, and bows. Gaze up at the massive live Christmas tree on Peace Plaza at Grapevine Main Street Station. Unwrap a Christmas classic in Grapevine, the Christmas Capital of Texas, with 40 days and 1,400 Christmas…
Read MoreA Museum And A Bite To Eat
Dallas and Fort Worth have fabulous museums to explore. Here are two that stand out for their unique exhibits. After an afternoon of exploring, grab a bite to eat at their excellent restaurant. November 19, 2021
Read More12 Fantastic Things To Do In Quaint Cloudcroft, New Mexico
A village in Otero County, in southeastern New Mexico, high in the Lincoln National Forest, Cloudcroft is located 20 miles east of Alamogordo. Known for the iconic Cloudcroft Lodge, the haven boasts excellent hiking, camping, biking, horseback riding, and fishing. The mild summers at 9,000 feet elevation make the village a destination for Texans headed…
Read MoreRogue Valley Wines
Southern Oregon winery has a reputation for stellar Pinot Noirs By Janie H. Pace | Photo by Janie H. Pace~ Oregon is listed third amongst the top ten wine regions in the United States, behind California and Washington State. With 774 wineries, Oregon has double the number of wineries found in Texas. Both Forbes Magazine…
Read MoreDallas Day Trips for Fall Foliage and Historical Destinations
By Janie H. Pace ~ Small historic Texas towns, state parks, national forests, and lakes make for a beautiful day trip. Or stay in a quaint B&B or an RV park for the perfect weekend getaway. Here are five excellent locations to visit. Tyler (90 minutes away)—Tyler is the Rose Capital of Texas. Tour the…
Read MoreThe Best Restaurants in Keller, Texas
Keller was settled in the 1840s as part of the Peters Colony, by Missouri families who homesteaded near the headwaters of Big Bear Creek. In 1881, the settlement was named after John C. Keller, a foreman on the railroad, after Keller became a stop on the Texas Pacific Railway, extending north from Fort Worth to…
Read MoreRed, Fruity, Palate Changing Malbec
Argentinean flavor with a Texas twist By Janie Pace ~ Malbec wine is derived from the Malbec grape, which grows in Argentina’s Mendoza wine region. The grapes thrive in the high-altitude, arid climate, where runoff from melted glaciers in the Andes irrigates the vines. Malbec’s most prominent feature is the intense dark color and fruity…
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