Travel blogs, travel photos and features from the great state of Texas
Dallas—more than just cowboys, its buildings are sexy too
Dallas is so much more than its past. The city’s architecture is stunning and impressive.
5 indie bookstores in America that’ll make you pick up a book again
Some of the most popular indie & independent bookstores in America from San Francisco to New York (and Ohio and Texas, too!)
Road trip from Dallas to Austin
The short road trip from Dallas to Austin is easy and comfortable. Just be sure to make it extra special by stopping at the Czech bakery on the way!
Update on the first week of my Great American Hipster Project
Hey hey! I’ve been in America for almost two three weeks already and have already done a ton of hip, cool things. Here’s the lowdown and highlights: texas suburbs visited family, lounged by…
Rooftop swimming at the Joule hotel in Dallas: a night of luxury
Kicking off my hipster project, I stayed for a night in downtown Dallas at one of the city’s many luxury hotels. The Joule is centrally located in the city of Dallas (it’s right on…
Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas, TX
The Nasher Sculpture Center has been the centerpiece of the Dallas art scene for a few years now. Well, at least in my opinion. The other large Dallas art museum is the Dallas…
Dallas/Fort Worth…in lego miniature!
When I visited my hometown of Grapevine, Texas for Thanksgiving last year, I had the opportunity to visit several of the city’s tourist attractions. One of the ones I was most interested in…
Hipster kitsch in Grapevine, TX
Most small towns in America are known for certain kitschy appeal—a main street with an old-town cinema, a friendly neighbor or a local bakery. Grapevine somehow manages to keep all that kitsch, but…
Hipster things to do in Grapevine, Texas (my hometown)
On my recent trip back to the United States, I took a few days to explore my old stomping grounds: Grapevine, Texas. Now first things first: when people ask me where I’m from,…
Shrek the Halls – Gaylord Texan ICE festival
On part of my hometown tour of Grapevine, I visited the Gaylord Texan—a resort and convention center. I remember when the huge building complex was built a few years ago because everyone in…
