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5 Tips for Visiting the Alamo and Other San Antonio Missions

The beautiful architecture and unique history of the San Antonio missions make them all worth visiting. I didn’t expect to learn so much about American western history, but I did, and I’m better for it. The history of these sites wasn’t entirely what I believed. San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is a National Historical Park and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site preserving the San Antonio Missions in Texas. They say you can ride a bike between the...

What it’s Like Spelunking in Total Darkness in Texas Caves

Spelunking in Texas caves should be on everyone’s list if you live in or travel through the state. Have you ever been spelunking? No? What about caving? As it turns out, they’re the same thing. In North America, we call cave exploring spelunking. I was confused at first, but both mean to explore caves. In the UK, they call it potholing. I’m from Michigan – to us, potholing means getting your car tire stuck in a massive hole from a...

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Exploring San Antonio’s Historic Market Square

Nearly every weekend, San Antonio’s Historic Market Square comes to life with authentic Mexican heritage, shopping, and delicious tex-mex food, so I decided to check it out. As I drove into town, I wasn’t exactly sure where the market was, but it quickly became clear … follow the mariachi band … and the people. I parked a few blocks away and simply followed the sounds and crowds. It led me right to the square. There, about four city blocks are taken...