My trip to College Station was sponsored by Visit College Station and may contain affiliate links Whether you call it a boutique hotel or theme hotel Cavalry Court by Valencia Group is a cool concept hotel in College Station. The hotel sits on about 4 acres in the back portion of Century Square and across […]
Travel
The Milton Parker Home a True Texas Bed and Breakfast in Bryan Texas
I visited Bryan Texas as a guest of Destination Bryan. Some of the links in this article may contain affiliate links. The Milton Parker Home Bed and Breakfast is a historic home in Bryan Texas built in 1885. Milton Parker, a wealthy Brazos Valley landowner active in commerce, banking and real estate along with his […]
Catalena Hatters in Bryan Texas Makers of Quality Custom Hats
I visited Bryan Texas as a guest of Destination Bryan. Some of the links in this article may contain affiliate links. Custom hat maker Catalena Hatters in Bryan Texas has been in business since 1983. Started by Sammy Catalena and his wife Carolyn, the business is now run by son Scott Catalena. Since 1865 when […]
Travel Tips
How to Travel Alone, Even If You Never Have
There are a lot of people that travel alone. Some just because they have a wanderlust and are always jetting off somewhere for an adventure and some because they just had no one available or willing to go on a trip with them. I travel alone quite a bit and there are both pros and […]
What To Do When Your Flight Is Cancelled Or Delayed
I recently had the trip from hell where in a four day period I faced 3 flight cancellations, 2 flight delays and lost luggage. According to American Airlines, a work slowdown by mechanics trying to leverage their bargaining power was to blame. Whatever the reason Thousands of people were stranded at airports, delayed and inconvenienced. […]
Travel Safety in a Hostile World
It seems every month something is in the news regarding an attack on civilians and people are worried about their travel safety. Whether it is a bomb going off in Tunisia, an attack in a restaurant or in a crowded tourist location there seems to be something constantly in the news.
Travel Gear and Gadgets
The Best Way To Protect Yourself On Your Road Trip
Road trips can be a lot of fun. They can also be a real hassle if something goes wrong. There is a whole list of things you can do to protect yourself on your road trip but there is one main thing that is essential.
Possibly the Best Travel Jacket Ever
You don’t have to be a travel writer to appreciate a good travel jacket. While it is true that travel writers and bloggers carry a lot of things with them such as cameras, cell phones, I-Pads and such, so do most travelers. In today’s digital age where we feel the need to have our gadgets […]
Travel Apps You Should Be Using
There are hundreds if not thousands of travel apps and everyone has their favorites. Whether it is international travel, business travel, family vacations or you just happen to be in another city, a good travel app can make life a lot easier.
Lifestyle
Grilled Shrimp In Chilmole Sauce A Mayan Food Recipe
Full disclosure, I was given complimentary accommodations while attending a travel writers retreat in Playa Del Carmen Mexico. The opinions however are all mine The Mayan civilization originated around 2600 B.C. and were a dominate power in the areas of what is today the Yucatan Peninsula, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador and Honduras before starting to […]
How To Have A Guys Weekend In Irving Texas
The following is a sponsored post courtesy of Visit Irving however all opinions are mine Sometimes guys have to get away from everything, be with their friends and just have a guy’s weekend. Whether it is their brothers from when they were in the military, old college buddies, bachelor party or just a bunch of […]
