A Guide to the Mississippi Barrier Islands – Lonely Planet
I first came to know the Mississippi barrier islands through art. When I drive between Texas and Florida to visit my daughter, I’m always looking for an interesting stop during my road rip. That’s how I found the Walter Anderson Museum of Art in Ocean Springs, Mississippi – and the works of artist Walter Anderson pulled me in. His vivid watercolors…
Is Your Teen Ready For Ride Share? AAA The Extra Mile
I usually manage to keep the moving parts of family life straight: two teens, two sports, and a calendar that leaves little wiggle room. But the week I was out of town for work was our tipping point. My husband was staring down an “I can’t be everywhere” moment: One kid needed a ride to…
Borrowing a Piece of the Old West in Jackson Hole – Saturday Evening Post
At most luxury hotels, the amenities are predictable — plush bathrobes, good toiletries, maybe a spa. At the Rusty Parrot Lodge and Spa in Jackson Hole, you can check out a belt buckle. Not buy one. Borrow one. Guests are invited to choose from a collection of more than 60 vintage and commemorative buckles and…
5 Small Texas Towns Big on Charm That Are Worth the Drive – NatGeo Travel
Mention Texas in conversation and the response is predictable: Austin. Dallas. Houston. San Antonio. Iconic landmarks like The Alamo and Space Center Houston dominate people’s mental image of the Lone Star State. But Texas stretches across more than 268,000 square miles, from coastal marshlands to limestone hills to piney woods. While Dallas and Houston are…
This cute small town is known as “Gingerbread City” – Travel + Leisure
Driving on I-35 toward Dallas, exit signs for Waxahachie appear about 30 miles south of the city. This small town in Ellis County is technically a part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, but there are no big-city vibes to be found here. Waxahachie is perhaps best known for its cute-as-a-button Victorian architecture and lively historic square, which is anchored…
International Food Wine and Travel Writers Assoc. Excellence in Journalism Awards
I am trying to get better about submitting my work for awards and I finally got brave this year and threw a few of my 2025 pieces into the running for the International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association Excellence in Journalism Awards. My article, You’re Probably Using Olive Oil All Wrong, written for Fodor’s…