Texas | Afternoon Tea Reads

a wide black and white graphic depicting the state of texas and the cities. From left to right: tall buildings, a stadium with a dallas cowboys star and guitarist on top. It leads into a smoker with a piece of meat inside. Then there's a cowboy chasing a calf and finally the iconic Texas state capital building.

Plan A Trip To Texas

Texas, otherwise known as the Lone Star State, is home to history, cowboys, melt in your mouth smoked BBQ, and cities to explore. Plan the ultimate trip to Texas to explore the best the state has to offer with my guides below, and with my mini Texas city checklists.

Austin | Dallas | Fort Worth

General Guides

an example of an order from franklins bbq in Austin Texas. A top down view of a silver can of beer cans with ice. And a blue lunch school tray, but you can barely see it underneath the pile of food on top. From a bowl of sliced pickles, four slices of white bread, a sausage, ribs, sliced piece of brisked, and smoked turkey, and a small pecan pie on the side.

Guide To Texas BBQ & Why Franklin Barbecue Is Worth The Wait

If you’re going to Texas, you need to try the barbecue. And, whether you’re a BBQ aficionado, or just a travel foodie, you need to try Franklin BBQ in Austin, and here’s why! Continue reading…

an old timey six columned building with a rooftop balcony. Off the balcony are six flags proudly blowing in the wind: Spain, France, Mexico, Republic of Texas, United States, and the Confederate States.

20 Fun Facts About Texas You Didn’t Know Before

Texas is a very interesting state to say the least. After visiting, I learned so many new fun facts about Texas! So, I’m sure there’s still a lot that you didn’t know about the lone star state either. Continue reading…

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15 Texas Souvenirs You Won’t Want To Leave The State Without

Texas is known for quite a bit these days that there’s a Texas souvenir for everyone. Whether it’s cowboys (real ones or the football team), cute animal mascots, flowers, or food! Texas has a souvenir for every category it seems! Continue reading…

Austin, Texas

Austin is a small city in Texas but what it lacks for in size it makes up for in everything else. From a booming music scene to some of the best BBQ in the state, and easy escapes to nature and gorgeous views.

a view of the basic but not so basic room at the best hotel in austin: the fairmont. The carpet is a navy and white striped carpet. The bed is on the left wall, a nice large king size bed with white sheets. There's a lamp and a golden brown chair in the corner. There are floor to ceiling windows, with navy curtains hanging on either side. There's a small table in the back and a tv in the front on the right wall.

A Stay At The Austin Fairmont Hotel Is Unbeatable & Worth The Cost

I stayed at the Austin Fairmont for 5 night in March 2023. I’ll go over why and how I booked it, and all the important details you need to know. Continue reading…

a view of the wide congress avenue down the middle. Trees line the left side, covering the buildings from view. The right side has taller buildings. Both lead your eye to the middle where the texas state capital sits. It has an oval roof and is a slight light pink hue.

Top 25 Unique Things To Do In Austin Texas Your First Time

These are the top unique things to do in Austin, from downtown must-sees to around the city, and I’ve even included the top things to do in Austin at night! Continue reading…

a view of the san antonio river walk. On the side, you can see the river is flowing right next to you on the left. There's another side walk across the way from it, and there's a rounded bridge in the distance connecting both sides. On either side of the sidewalks are shops and restaurants. There are tall trees that hide the sky from view, shading the entire walkway.

The Best Day Trip From Austin: How To Visit San Antonio Texas

San Antonio is about an hour and a half drive from Austin. There are a few stops along the way to break up the drive. And even more history and Mexican culture to discover once you’ve made it to San Antonio. Continue reading…

Fort Worth, Texas

Fort Worth is a twin city with Dallas, it’s only about a 30 minute drive between the two cities. Fort Worth is a smaller city, but also closer to the Fort Worth Stockyards, which is a must visit on any first trip to Texas.

Top 20 Fun Things To Do In Fort Worth Texas Your First Time

Despite it’s small size, there are tons of fun things to do in Fort Worth Texas. Whether you’re staying downtown, or have some time to explore some of the surrounding area (like visiting the unique Fort Worth Stockyards!). Continue reading…

a view at dusk of the entrance to the fort worth stockyards. The sky is this beautiful light dark blue without a cloud. There's a banner above the road that says the fort worth stockyards. Cars are driving under it. The lights have lit up. and there are small western like buildings on either side of the street.

10 Things To Do In Fort Worth Stockyards (& What To Avoid)

Although the Stockyards are very touristy now, it wasn’t always like that. The Stockyards played a huge roll in Texas history and it’s well worth discovering. Continue reading…

a bucking horse in the middle of a ring with the ride still on the back. Another horseback rider has his back to the camera, they are watching carefully as the referee. Behind the ring are a few rows of seats with the audience watching.

Complete First Timers Guide To The Fort Worth Rodeo Texas

The rodeo is actually the official sport of Texas, so it’s a must do when visiting the state to say the least, especially if you’re in Fort Worth (or even Dallas!). But, if you’ve never been to a rodeo before, like me, then you’re in for a nice surprise!
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Dallas, Texas

Dallas feels like the real business centre of Texas, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth a visit. It has some unique combination of architectural styles downtown and a lot of historical relevance to learn about (being where the assassination of JFK took place). And for those not into city trips, or American history, there are some local markets and trendy neighbourhood eats!

best things to do in dallas downtown walk around the downtown streets admiring the unique mish mash of architecture. From old timey red stone buildings to new build window skyscrapers towering above them.

Best Things To Do In Dallas: How To Spend One Day Downtown

Dallas Texas is a top city to see on any trip to Texas. It’s filled with a bustling downtown, historical centre, local shopping, and mouth watering eats! But if you only have a limited time in the city, like just one day, these are the best things to do in Dallas Texas. Continue reading…

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Dallas To Austin Drive: 10 Fun Things To Do In Waco Texas

Waco is the halfway point between both cities so it’s the perfect place to split up the drive. Plus, there’s quite a bit to do while you’re there.
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