Johnson City, Texas
You can't even get into Johnson City, Texas, without being reminded of this small town's ties to the White House. …
Blanco, Texas
Blanco is one of the quiet little towns that give the Texas Hill Country its "Good Old Days" character. It's…
Texas Hill Country: Devil’s Backbone – Ranch Road 12 & 32
Leaving San Marcos and Interstate 35 behind, I plunged into the Texas Hill Country on a road that I hoped…
Faust Street Pedestrian Bridge, New Braunfels
Before you leave New Braunfels, there's one more historic stop you should make. Best of all, this one allows you…
Shortest River in Texas: Comal River, New Braunfels
New Braunfels is home to the shortest navigable river in Texas, the crystal-clear Comal River. And when I say that…
New Braunfels, Texas
About halfway between San Antonio and Austin, the town of New Braunfels is pretty well known, thanks to its Schlitterbahn…
Eating My Way Across Texas, Part 1: Rudy’s
As a thrifty traveler, I try to save as much money as I can when I'm traveling. The food budget…
San Antonio: The Alamo
There are many reasons San Antonio proudly boasts that it is "Deep in the Heart" of Texas. Geographically, the definition…
San Antonio: Riverwalk and Downtown
It seems like everybody loves downtown San Antonio. Unlike other cities, San Antonio is alive and vibrant, for tourists and…
Hampton Court Palace
Before you visit Hampton Court, you might want to watch an episode or two of the HBO series The Tudors. …