by snasta | Mar 21, 2020 | Travel
Vanishing Texas River Cruise at Lake Buchanan Did you know that about an hour and a half northwest of Austin is the largest lake of the Highland Lakes–Lake Buchanan? The Vanishing Texas River Cruise to spend a morning (or an afternoon) exploring this lake...
by Editor | Jul 4, 2014 | Travel, Photographs
Did you know that Texas’ most famous Mission, the Mission San Antonio de Valero–the Alamo–is only one of a chain of missions strung along the San Antonio River? The San Antonio Mission trail stretches south for 9 miles from The Alamo along the...
by snasta | Jun 14, 2014 | Travel
I’m never really going to afford a private jet and am far to cheap to fly first class (heck I usually fly Southwest Airlines and there ain’t any first class seats). To make flying easier I look for nonstop flights from Austin–makes the flight quicker (often...
by Editor | Feb 10, 2014 | Travel
The Capitol Complex is in the heart of downtown Austin and one of the most visited attractions in the state. The Capitol building dominates the Austin skyline and is visible for miles, especially approaching from the south. Free tours, which last about 45...
by snasta | Jan 18, 2009 | Travel
Tired of hanging around the house? Need to explore our great state? The State of Texas provides a free 272 page full color guide to help you plan your vacation. The guide offers information on 400 texas cities and attractions. It also has a special section on...
by snasta | May 11, 2008 | Travel
I had to go down to San Antonio for a business trip and had some extra time. What to do? Seen the Alamo, seen the missions, the River Walk….aha what’s this…something I haven’t visited–the San Antonio Botanical Gardens. The San Antonio...
