We’re taking you to Dallas, TX, a vibrant and fast-growing city packed with incredible food, unique neighborhoods, and endless things to do. From scenic spots like the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden and the Katy Trail to deep history at the The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, we’re covering how to explore Dallas like […]

May 5, 2026

Fun Things to See in Dallas + Where to Eat

In this episode we take you on a 7 hour road trip from Austin to Big Ben National Park for a weekend trip to glamp at Bubble Terlingua, explore the desert town of Terlingua, see the most amazing starry night sky and ride donkeys from Big Bend into Boquillas del Carmen, Mexico. We updated our […]

February 17, 2026

Austin to Big Bend Road Trip

We’re taking you along to experience Spa Castle in Dallas, Texas! The 3-story, 140,000 sq ft. urban spa resort blends diverse Asian saunas with luxurious European spa experiences, indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy pools, tranquil resting areas, and spa treatments to provide a full-day, holistic retreat for relaxation and rejuvenation. If you love spas as much […]

April 11, 2025

Rating the Spa Castle Experience in Dallas, TX

We took a quick weekend trip from Austin out to South Padre Island, TX to spend time at the beach and enjoying oceanside resort living for a day. South Padre Island is a resort town on a barrier island off the southern coast of Texas in the Gulf of Mexico. It’s known for its beautiful […]

March 21, 2025

A Quick Beach Getaway to South Padre Island

Big Bend National Park in Texas is the perfect cool-weather destination for star gazing, hiking, and soaking in the hot springs. Nestled in rural Texas, right along the Mexican boarder – this park will surprise and dazzle you, but you’ll want to hear these tips for visiting Big Bend National Park before you go, and […]

August 13, 2024

Tips for Visiting Big Bend National Park

Have you ever wondered how to move to a new city? Perhaps you fell in love with the place while traveling and could see yourself living there and then couldn’t stop thinking about it? It’s happened to Kim! After visiting Austin for a weekend trip she was sold on making Austin, TX her new home. […]

October 11, 2022

How to Move to a New City You Fell in Love With While Traveling

We have a special Austin influencer guest interview with Amanda from Exploring Amanda. She is an Austin, Texas local with some great insider’s recommendations on what to see, eat, and do in Austin. Amanda is truly bringing us a locals guide to Austin whether you’ve been a million times or it’s your first time in […]

November 17, 2020

Interview with Austin Influencer, Exploring Amanda

We are taking you with us on a 3 day weekend getaway to Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Located in New Mexico and Texas, these two parks are only an hour apart, although they are in different states, which makes it easy to experience both of them on a weekend trip. Carlsbad Caverns […]

April 14, 2020

Carlsbad Caverns & Guadalupe Mountains