Have you ever been to a historical reenactment? Sure, going to a Ren Fair is silly, geeky fun, but – to me – it’s like visiting a dynamic, hands on museum. That’s why I love visiting the Scarborough Renaissance Festival in Waxahachie, Texas. Here is a photo essay from one of my trips to the fair.
Where is Glen Rose, Texas and why should you visit? Glen Rose is a sleepy little Texan town roughly an …Read the Rest
I can’t imagine any other circumstance in which I would see a bunch of Texans walking around, grinning with delight at the sight of a room chock full of bugs other than the annual butterfly exhibit in Fort Worth, Texas.
The Fort Worth Water Gardens strike me as a modern take on ancient city fountains, with Mother Nature as the theme instead of cherubs and Roman gods. Built in 1974 by a couple of fancy-pants architects from New York, this park covers 4.3 acres smack dab in the middle of downtown Fort Worth, Texas.
Quinceaneras Bloom at the Dallas Arboretum A couple of weeks ago, I finally visited the Dallas Arboretum for the first …Read the Rest
Kalachandji’s Restaurant and Palace in Dallas, Texas is located in a Hare Krishna temple, but don’t let that scare you off. No one is out to push their religious beliefs on you. Every time I have eaten there, the wait staff is so pleasant and courteous that I’m tempted to find more places of worship to dine at! Plus, I love dining in their garden courtyard with its stained glass windows and a gorgeous tree in the center.
Moxley Manor’s rooms, corridors and cubbyholes are spread across 6,000 square feet. And, believe me, it feels even bigger as you wander through that labyrinthian interior in semi-darkness, trying desperately to find your way out. Despite our prior tour in full daylight, when the time came to experience Moxley Manor Haunted House at full throttle, it was quite different, and by “different” I mean “scary!”
Instagr.am is a free iPhone application that lets you easily post and share photos with other people right from your phone. Although I still carry a camera in my purse at all times, I can’t imagine taking a trip now without sharing photos along the way via Instagr.am. I absolutely love how simple and immediate it makes the whole process. Here’s why:
This week’s blog carnival features 10 excellent posts from travel lovers around the globe. Read on for: firsthand examples of North Korea’s incredible propaganda machine, what to do (and where to go) if you, or someone you love, is a leaf peeper, what “goetta” is and why they love it so much in Cinncinnatti.
Not only is Glen Rose, Texas home to the official state dinosaur of Texas (Paluxysaurus Jonesi) but many of its buildings are made of stone and petrified wood.
This week’s blog carnival explains which day of the week is best for buying airfare, how to keep kids entertained on long flights, and much more.
Paris, Texas boasts the second largest Eiffel Tower in the world, a statue of Jesus wearing cowboy boots, beautiful Victorian architecture, excellent antique shopping in a historic downtown, and more!
The 2011 Oscar Awards Ceremony was broadly panned by critics and fans, and if I had stayed home to watch …Read the Rest
When you are in Texas, it’s pretty hard to forget that you are in Texas. Everywhere you look there are …Read the Rest
A few weeks ago, my fiance and I hopped in the car for a spontaneous, let’s-just-get-out-of-the-house kind of trip. We …Read the Rest
Remember when you were a kid and you vowed that, “When I’m an adult, I’m gonna eat nothing but dessert …Read the Rest
‘Twas a long day, with a long drive to and fro. (In the post that got eaten yesterday, I explained …Read the Rest
Not surprisingly, I see a lot of churches here in Texas, but I found this one quite intriguing. Did you …Read the Rest
Tomorrow I’m heading to Possum Kingdom as Tex’s official helper. I’m not sure what this will entail. Maybe some painting, …Read the Rest
There’s not much to say about the charmingly named ‘Butt Face Towel,’ since the product literally spells it out for …Read the Rest
I'm Tui Snider, a freelance writer with a passion for photography who believes that even home is a travel destination.
I blog about thought-provoking, fun, unique, cultural, tasty & quirky things I find wherever I am - whether that's Italy, NYC, London or my own backyard here in Texas.
I especially enjoy writing photo essays and reviews of restaurants, attractions and theater. Shoot me an email if you would like to me to review something for you.
I'm currently working on a memoir based upon the 5 years I spent living on a tiny island with a population of 7, so each week I blog about the craft of writing.
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