Journeys Far and Near

Memorable journeys discovering unknown facets

Journey Mapped

Big Bend National Park: An International Biosphere Reserve

Mountains of immense lava rock formations, wide Chihuahuan desert expanses that were once ancient dinosaur-fossil-filled lake beds, and limestone layers ...

The Historic Tarpon Inn in Port Aransas, Texas

Port Aransas has a way of lowering your shoulders the moment you cross the bridge onto Mustang Island. The air changes ...

The Eight Wonders of Port Aransas, Texas

Port Aransas isn’t a place you simply “visit.” It’s a place where you arrive, with salt on your lips, wind ...
A stone house with a red roof surrounded by greenery under a blue sky.

Hilltop Manor Bed and Breakfast in Hot Springs, Arkansas

Hilltop Manor Bed and Breakfast in Hot Springs has an intriguing history. In the 1920s, 30s, and 40s, Hot Springs, AR ...
Artistic bicycle-themed sculpture atop a pole against a clear blue sky.

Lafayette Restaurants And Hangouts

The Wall Street Journal’s MarketWatch once declared Lafayette, Louisiana to be the “Happiest City in America.†While that’s a claim ...
Chef presenting dishes with a smile in a cozy kitchen.

TLC Vegan Café in Richardson

Restaurant Review By: Janie Pace. Whether you’re a committed vegan or simply curious about exploring more plant-based options, I highly ...
A bowl of assorted olives with herbs on a wooden table.

9 Top Carlsbad, California Restaurants

Whether in this charming seaside town for a relaxing retreat or an action-packed getaway, you’ll find food to enhance your ...
A bridge over a body of water with pink flowering bushes in the foreground.

Destination Texas: Lake Texoma, a Perfect Weekend Nature Escape

Located just 90 minutes north of DFW, Lake Texoma, a nature lover’s paradise, straddles the Texas-Oklahoma border. This vast reservoir, ...
Historic waterfront buildings and boats under a cloudy sky.

My 8 Favorite Experiences Cruising The Viking Homelands

Cruising the Viking homelands for two weeks took my husband and me to breathtaking scenery along the magnificent Norwegian fjords ...
Cozy lodge interior with warm lighting and rustic decor.

My 13 Favorite Places To Get A Margarita In Texas

I have experienced many great margaritas in my travels across Texas. A Juarez bartender for 21 years, Pancho Morales claimed ...
Welcome sign for Marfa, Texas along a rural road.

How To Spend An Amazing Day In Marfa, Texas

Deep azure skies, white cottony clouds, wide-open desert spaces, and the distant Chinati Mountains meet a two-lane road with no ...