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Frolicking in the Texas Flower Fields at Wildseed Farms

Have you seen pictures of the Instagram queens frolicking in vast fields of flowers? Many were probably at these Texas Flower Fields. At least they were when I went, and I’ll tell you, it’s a good idea. The most well-known Texas Flower Fields are at Wildseed Farms in Fredericksburg, Texas. They’ve been growing fields of flowers for over 35 years. They have over 200 acres of flower fields that they happily open to visitors and Instagram enthusiasts. So, of course,...

3 Reasons to Visit the Historic Pearl District in San Antonio

The historic Pearl District in San Antonio, Texas, reminded me of old-school warehouse districts in Detroit but more gentrified. I found it lively and well organized – two traits we can all support. On weekends they host the Pearl Farmer’s Market. There are no places in any city that are better for getting to know the people and the culture. At big farmer’s markets, you can truly mix with the local farmers, artisans and residents and learn what is unique...

Rene on Padre Island

Enjoying Free Oceanside Camping on Padre Island

Camping on Padre Island in Texas is one of few public places where you can park right on the beach for free. This is because a large strip of beachfront is part of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and is free to public access. Sleeping on the beach in the Gulf of Mexico was a surreal experience, and surprisingly, it gave me more privacy and remoteness than I’ve ever gotten at a campground or RV park. Heading to Padre...

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...

San Antonio Market shops

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...

Eastern Market Detroit

8+ Reasons to Visit Detroit’s Historic Eastern Market

Eastern Market sits unassumingly just outside of Downtown Detroit in what has become its own district. If you pass it by on a weekday, you may not even notice the sheds lining the road, but on certain days this nationally recognized icon comes to life. When I’m in Detroit, I don’t miss an opportunity to spend a morning at the market, wandering the stalls, taking in the scents of various food vendors, sampling the produce and watching the buskers perform...

Sedona, Arizona

8 Things to See and Do in and Around Sedona, Arizona

If you’re looking for a place to relax in a beautiful environment, there are plenty of things to see and do in Sedona, Arizona. The warm desert air is sure to soothe your weary bones, while the diverse geography offers plenty of outdoor activities, or spaces and places perfect to sit back and relax. Here are a few of the things I enjoyed in Arizona. Vortexes The Sedona vortexes are energy centers that are said to exist at ley lines...

Shoshone Falls, Idaho

5 Great Places to Explore in Idaho Now

I was driving down a winding Idaho mountain road just as the sun was rising over the horizon when I saw them: Three huge white wolves running across the Sawtooth Valley floor. I slowed my car and watched as the two rear wolves caught up to the leader, who had been far ahead but stopped to wait. Then, together, they ran into a patch of trees and I drove on to my destination. This is Idaho. On that same drive,...

Rene in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Bioluminescent Beaches and 4 excursions to take in Puerto Rico

Where’s a U.S. island that’s exotic, affordable, historical, and within a few hours flight of the U.S. that isn’t overcrowded? It might seem unrealistic, but it’s not! It’s Puerto Rico. Beaches, lagoons, a rainforest, surfing, scuba, snorkel, boating, islands, mangroves, historic sites … Puerto Rico has it all. Here are four things I tried while I was there that you should definitely cross off your own list. Bioluminescent Bay Have you ever seen natural, glowing neon blue water? You can...