While I have never been a “New Year, New You” kind of person, a kind friend pointed out that my portfolio site needed some love and attention, so I thought I’d bring you up to date on what I’ve written, where I’ve been and life in general. So, hi. Upcoming We’re 52 days into 2026,…
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…
Wine from a box doesn’t exactly scream refinement. Sure, grabbing a jumbo carton of red or white for a backyard hang is fine, and even the most discerning connoisseurs (or snobs if you prefer) probably won’t care if someone drops an ice cube in their glass. But boxed wine still has a reputation for being… well,…
When it comes to fast-food chicken, Dave’s Hot Chicken is still a relative newcomer to San Antonio. The celeb-backed California chain (rapper Drake is a major investor) arrived in the area in 2022 and continues its Texas expansion. A new Schertz location opens in the new Schertz Station shopping center on Friday, January 9, joining the downtown and Far Westside outposts….
When most people think of sports destinations, big cities or major events like the Super Bowl or the Final Four come to mind. Frisco, Texas, might not. Yet sports have been woven into the city’s identity, so much so that it’s earned the nickname Sports City USA. Part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Frisco brings…
In August 2023, fast-moving wildfires devastated Lāhainā, a historic town just minutes from Maui’s beloved Kāʻanapali Beach. Before the fires, the surrounding resort community welcomed more than three million visitors annually. While flames came dangerously close to Kāʻanapali’s resort corridor, the beachfront area itself was untouched. The emotional and economic impact, however, was immediate. Images…
“Let’s get scuba certified!” My husband and I were headed to an all-inclusive Caribbean resort, where the ads show happy couples frolicking on pristine beaches. In addition to relaxation (and unlimited cocktails), our Curaçao resort offered a range of water sports. We’ve enjoyed snorkeling for years; scuba seemed like the next step. Meet my anxiety My anxiety ranges…
If you haven’t heard of Cibolo, Texas, you’re probably not alone. Twenty-five miles north of San Antonio, this community has quietly built up an impressive list of restaurants, shops, and other amenities over the past five years as its population has grown. Pronounced sib-bow-low, meaning “buffalo” in Native American, Cibolo is also the name of a creek…
When one thinks of a Greek travel bucket list, the historic sights of Athens and escaping to the Greek Isles usually come to mind, but Messenia is an undiscovered alternative on the mainland, writes Jill Robbins. Messenia in the southwest Peloponnese is an easy, 2.5-hour scenic drive from Athens and delivers gorgeous coastal scenery without…
A member of the family that owned New Braunfels’ Schlitterbahn water park for years has opened an RV resort in the city. Read the full article: 1024_TEX_Out&About_pg6