A Museum That’s Texas Proud

Since the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum opened in 2001, nearly 9 million people have visited the downtown 180,000 square foot Austin landmark. It showcases 16,000 years of history we now call Texas. Located...

Granbury is Grand

Most smaller Texas towns would love to have a city center of boutiques and bistros, beds and breakfasts. Most don’t. Granbury does. Just about an hour west of Midlothian following a picturesque drive along open air...

Food and Adventure in San Miguel de Allende

Our flight from Dallas took us to Leon, Mexico where a driver, arranged ahead of time by the hotel, picked us up and whisked us away for an hour ride to the beautiful city of San Miguel...

Berlin: A City of Old and New

I couldn’t leave such an intriguing city as Berlin, Germany, without one more article. We spent four days there and could easily have spent more time exploring more museums, wandering the parks, and eating delicious food! We started...

Ellis County Shopping

There are nearly 20 cities making up one of Texas’ most appealing and attractive places to shop, Ellis County. The list of cities includes Waxahachie (county seat), Midlothian, Ennis, Red Oak, Ovilla, Maypearl, Italy, Forreston, Oak Leaf,...

Have Fun in the Atlanta Airport

Horrible news abounds about airports and long layovers; however, for me the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a great place to be stuck for a few hours, in spite of or because, it is the busiest airport...

Harry Potter Studio Tour for Muggles

Having Harry Potter fans with us when my husband, daughter, granddaughter, and I, visited London meant that we “had to go” to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour of Harry Potter. I tried to get tickets online before...

River Cruises v. Ocean Cruises—Which Is Your Winner?

River cruises have become increasingly popular over the last 10 years for many reasons. Like ocean cruises, passengers only have to unpack once, if they unpack. For me, river cruising combines the relaxation of ocean cruising with...

Puerto Vallarta – The Other Side of Mexico

Mexico has many facets, including great ocean views, mountains, and all-inclusive resorts. Puerto Vallarta, located on the western side of Mexico, is an excellent way to experience all three of these scenarios. The water isn’t as clear...

Senior Friendly Cruises

Seldom will seniors choose a cruise which caters to kids, however, they don’t want to be on a boring ship. People over 50 (a minimum age for senior discounts) want to have fun as much as...

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This page lists animal shelters, pet groomers, veterinarians, kennels, pet boarding and other...

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