Borrowing a Piece of the Old West in Jackson Hole – Saturday Evening Post
At most luxury hotels, the amenities are predictable — plush bathrobes, good toiletries, maybe a spa. At the Rusty Parrot Lodge and Spa in Jackson Hole, you can check out a belt buckle. Not buy one. Borrow one. Guests are invited to choose from a collection of more than 60 vintage and commemorative buckles and…
5 Small Texas Towns Big on Charm That Are Worth the Drive – NatGeo Travel
Mention Texas in conversation and the response is predictable: Austin. Dallas. Houston. San Antonio. Iconic landmarks like The Alamo and Space Center Houston dominate people’s mental image of the Lone Star State. But Texas stretches across more than 268,000 square miles, from coastal marshlands to limestone hills to piney woods. While Dallas and Houston are…
This cute small town is known as “Gingerbread City” – Travel + Leisure
Driving on I-35 toward Dallas, exit signs for Waxahachie appear about 30 miles south of the city. This small town in Ellis County is technically a part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, but there are no big-city vibes to be found here. Waxahachie is perhaps best known for its cute-as-a-button Victorian architecture and lively historic square, which is anchored…
International Food Wine and Travel Writers Assoc. Excellence in Journalism Awards
I am trying to get better about submitting my work for awards and I finally got brave this year and threw a few of my 2025 pieces into the running for the International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association Excellence in Journalism Awards. My article, You’re Probably Using Olive Oil All Wrong, written for Fodor’s…
This New Boxed Wine is 100% Texas Grapes and Its Shockingly Good – Southern Living
Wine from a box doesn’t exactly scream refinement. Sure, grabbing a jumbo carton of red or white for a backyard hang is fine, and even the most discerning connoisseurs (or snobs if you prefer) probably won’t care if someone drops an ice cube in their glass. But boxed wine still has a reputation for being… well,…
Star Studded Chicken Chain Moves Beyond Loop 1604 – MySA
When it comes to fast-food chicken, Dave’s Hot Chicken is still a relative newcomer to San Antonio. The celeb-backed California chain (rapper Drake is a major investor) arrived in the area in 2022 and continues its Texas expansion. A new Schertz location opens in the new Schertz Station shopping center on Friday, January 9, joining the downtown and Far Westside outposts….