As long as there has been beer on this planet, people have congregated outdoors to drink together and be merry. Indeed, nothing goes better with warm weather than a cold beer. It’s no secret to anyone who reads this blog regularly that we are the type of parents who enjoy a cold one from time…
West Texas is about as desolate as any place in the United States can get. You can drive for hours and still not reach any sizeable city. But a West Texas road trip can also be an intriguing and unique experience. You’ll see the terrain turn from barren deserts to lovely mountains (yes, West Texas…
Move over New York, San Francisco, and Las Vegas. You’ve got some competition creeping up on you. When it comes to the best cities in the United States to visit, most people typically head to one of the five or six main tourist destinations. Most first-time visitors to the USA will typically head to either…
Small towns have a way of winning us over. With charm practically oozing from cobblestone streets and character seeping from storybook buildings, small towns are often the most memorable places to visit. From Mondsee, Austria to Hakone, Japan, we’ve been privileged to visited some incredible small towns around the world. But the United States has…
If you visit Texas in spring, especially during the month of April, you will not be able to miss the wildflowers blooming along the side of the road. Brilliant blue flowers blanket fields and pastures and decorate the countryside every spring. Drive just 20 minutes outside one of the major Texas cities, like Fort Worth,…
The Fort Worth Water Gardens is one of the most unique attractions in the Texas metropolis. The urban oasis is a serene escape in the heart of the city’s downtown area. This concrete and water playground is both adventurous and serene. And perhaps most appealing, it’s free! The main attraction at the Fort Worth Water…
For five years, I called Fort Worth, Texas my home. I lived and worked there and loved everything about it! Since moving away from this amazing city in North Texas, I’ve come to realize I took for granted all of the great and FREE things to do in Fort Worth. Often it is a big…
Christmas is one of our favorite times of year. There is just something magical about the sparkling lights, the crisp winter air, the smell of cinnamon and spices, and the sound of fresh snow crunching beneath my feet. While many like to stay close to home during the holiday season, it can also be a…
Fort Worth Sundance Square is the heart of the North Texas city’s downtown area. It’s a wonderful place to eat, shop, or enjoy an evening with or without children. Day or night, the atmosphere in Sundance Square is always vibrant, lively, and fun. With splash fountains, giant umbrellas that offer shade from the Texas sun,…