April 2024

Unexpected Encounters in Etoile, TX

Unexpected Encounters in Etoile, TX Our Stay in Etoile, TX Unexpected Thrills in Eastern Texas After Houston, TX, we headed to Etoile, TX. Etoile, Texas, is a small town near Lake Sam Rayburn in Eastern Texas. We were ready for a rural escape. Our comfortable cottage in Etoile provided a quiet retreat but wasn’t without its share of surprises. One afternoon, the power […]

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From Redroof, Corpus Christi, TX, to Redroof, Houston, TX

From Redroof, Corpus Christi, TX to Redroof, Houston, TX Our Stay in Houston, TX Hotels for Exploring, Airbnbs for Living We played with a new travel approach, alternating hotels and Airbnbs. Previously, we reserved hotels for quick one- or two-night stays before long drives. Now, we’re considering them for 3-4 day stays to explore new

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Visiting The Queen City of the Gulf, Galveston, TX

Visiting The Queen City of the Gulf Our Stay in Houston, TX Galveston, TX, from Cotton Capital to Tourist Gem A beautiful day in Galveston, Texas, “The Queen City of the Gulf.” Founded in 1839, it became a significant center for the cotton trade. Once one of the wealthiest cities in Texas, Galveston’s fortunes shifted

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Sunrise at Corpus Christi’s Seawall!

Corpus Christi’s Seawall Our Stay in Corpus Christi, TX Sunrise at Corpus Christi’s Seawall! On our first visit downtown, we were charmed by Corpus Christi’s beautiful seawall, so we came back again… twice! The wall was completed in March 1941 to protect the city from the devastating effects of hurricanes and floods.The seawall is, in

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Mustang Island SP: Sun, Sand, and a Touch of Caution

Mustang Island MagicSun, Sand, Sea Our Stay in Corpus Christi, TX Sun, Sand, and a Sea of Surprises We soaked up the sun on the stunning shores of Mustang Island State Park. This 3,954-acre park has a five-mile stretch of undeveloped coastline with white beaches and turquoise water – a sight that never gets old.

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