What to do When Severe Weather Threatens – Traveling in Tornado Alley : A Guide for Visitors

I grew up in North Texas, so how to respond when there is a possibility of a tornado is second nature to me.  However, talking with travelers from other parts of the world I realized that not everyone knows what to do if they are on a trip and threatened with severe weather. What is [...]

Photo Adventure : It’s Sometimes Snowy in Sedona, Arizona

We first visited Sedona on our last visit to Arizona, back when Claire was a babe and I was barely pregnant with Luke. We loved the natural beauty of the area, and obviously we aren’t alone in that! Sedona has become a destination of its own in the past decade, with outdoor enthusiasts flocking to [...]

Friday Night Lights – It’s Real Y’all! High School Football in Texas

Last year, I was at a conference in Spain and I met two British ladies who worked for a travel company. When they heard I was from Texas, the first thing they asked me was if Friday Night Lights was an accurate portrayal of high school football in Texas. Yes ma’am! I might not have [...]

Photo of the Week : Disneyland California Adventure Pleasure Pier

Perhaps the quintessential boardwalk, the Disneyland California Adventure Pleasure Pier was a load of fun for us all!

Pre-Trip Report : My Epic Canadian Adventure in Ontario and Quebec

In late May / early June, I’ll be heading to Toronto, Canada. The primary reason for my journey will be to speak at TBEX, a conference for travel bloggers. But, Ontario Tourism is doing a great job of planning trips in the area, and I’m adding on a few trips of my own after the [...]