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40 Places In Texas You Need to Visit Besides The Alamo

Bob Bales — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000

While the number one tourist attraction in Texas is The Alamo, there are a lot of other places that you may have never heard of. You might know of Dallas, San Antonio, Houston and El Paso, but do you know about some of the most fun and interesting places in the state? First off let […]

6 historic Texas Hotels That Will Leave You Awestruck

Bob Bales — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 14:00:27 +0000

Texas has a wealth of historic hotels and travelers are increasingly seeking out such accommodations when on the road. Staying at historic hotels is one way that travelers can experience something more personal instead of staying at the standard chain hotels. A study by Fairmont Hotels show that when people travel, they are increasingly looking […]

Whiskey Tasting in Austin

Bob Bales — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 15:25:21 +0000

I recently was invited to attend a whiskey tasting in Austin Texas sponsored by Whiskies of the World. Whiskies of the World sponsors six whiskey tasting events throughout the year in California, Texas and Georgia and showcases what else but whiskies from around the world along with local distillers from the surrounding area where the […]

I’m From Texas, What Country Are You From?

Bob Bales — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 04:04:57 +0000

Howdy, I’m from Texas. More than one Texan has spoken those words. When people travel, especially internationally, they usually get asked “Where are you from?” You often hear the U.S., Canada or Germany. Ask a Texan and you won’t get the U.S., no sir, you will hear Texas. After all from 1836 to 1845 Texas […]

#SXSW: No Words Needed (A Photo Gallery)

Bob Bales — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:28:44 +0000

The following is a guest post. Austin, Texas is known for many things, but one of our most well-known claims to fame is being the “Live Music Capital Of The World.” And no other single event captures that essence better than the annual South By Southwest, although it is more commonly referred to as “South […]