This is part two of my four part series on day trips from Austin, Texas – one from each direction: north, south, east, west. Last week I posted about driving south to New Braunfels and now we’re going west – towards breweries, distilleries, wineries, and wide open hill country views. Pretty much every place mentioned […]
Places to See, Things to Do
Where to visit, and When, Why, and What the heck to do while you’re there.
Day Trip from Austin, Part I: South to New Braunfels
This is the first in a four part series about day trips you can take from Austin, Texas. In each post I’ll showcase a fun destination that’s just a short drive away from Austin in one of the four compass directions: north, south, east, west. First up – heading South. Here’s how to spend a […]
I Forgot to Tell You About Korcula
I fully meant to spend more time blogging about our trip to Korcula island, off the coast of Croatia but Christmas came, and other trips just sort of pushed it out of mind. What a shame because this one deserves some reliving.
Termas Cacheuta Spa: Hot Springs and Mud Baths in the Andes Mountains
Termas Cacheuta Spa is an idyllic hot springs hideaway in the Andes Mountains. It’s a little off the beaten track in Mendoza, Argentina but well worth it. If you’re the type of traveler that likes to experience new things, or appreciates natural wonders, loves history, or just wants to do something not many get to […]
The Best Way to Explore Lujan de Cuyo? By Bicycle, of course
There is no better way to experience Lujan de Cuyo than by bicycle! The main town in this region is Chacras de Coria – a sleepy upscale suburb of Mendoza that is so quaint and fun to meander even without the added benefit of all the gorgeous wineries peppered throughout. We were there in the […]
Maipu, Mendoza: Biking and Wining
Before our trip to Mendoza, Argentina, I read a lot online about winery biking in Maipu. I learned there were a couple of places to rent bikes, a clearcut bike path, and several wineries in the area to visit. All of these things were true. I also read that Maipu was not so pretty, pseudo […]
Celebrating Thanksgiving, the Austin Way
There’s no shortage of ways to love your fellow man in Austin. Especially around the holiday season, organizations rally to make giving back to the community fun and accessible. This year Brian and I participated in the Austin Empty Bowl Project which is an effort by Austin area potters to fight hunger. (That actually started […]
Domaine Bousquet and the Best Meal of My Life
If you’re interested in visiting any Argentinian wineries in Mendoza and the Uco Valley, you may have read about the awesome, hours long, multi-course lunches with free flowing wine and gourmet food. When we were there we treated ourselves to two long lunches in the Uco Valley – one down-home and relaxed at Bodega la […]
Napa Like a Grown Up
On a recent trip to San Francisco, we took a day trip to Napa. Our friends arranged for a driver to bring us to and from so no one had to worry about being the designated driver. It also made us feel very fancy. We didn’t go to a ton of places in Napa, but […]
San Francisco’s Museum of Ice Cream
I’ve been dying to go to the Museum of Ice Cream ever since it was a pop up in New York City. Finally I made it! Here’s the low down.