Long Haul

  1. #longhaul stories lay the backdrop of international travel.

Short Haul

#shorthaul stories will be an escape within a reasonable distance from home.

  1. #shorthaul stories will be an escape within a reasonable distance from home.

Category: Short Haul

Inner City – Exploring Houston, Texas – Buffalo Bayou

Buffalo Bayou is indeed the primary waterway that runs through downtown Houston. It stretches for approximately 53 miles, starting from the Katy area in west Houston and flowing eastward into the Houston Ship Channel.   The bayou offers scenic boat tours, allowing visitors to explore the waterway and learn...

Travel Hack -Travel Light

  Packing – Saving Space, Weight, Time, Money, and The Earth Weight and space in luggage while traveling these days can be huge considerations. If you plan an international trip sailing for 14 days, add the element of real estate consideration. In preparation for my trips especially sailing, I...

Wine in Time

Sometimes celebrating a holiday after the actual day affords you the opportunity to Take Another Route. Valentine’s Day is the perfect chance to detour, avoid crowded loud restaurants, overpriced roses, and chocolate. Don’t get me wrong, I am a diehard romantic, but I do like to break the rule....

Down the Road a Piece – Brenham Texas USA

This #shorthaul goal was to find a quiet and secluded location to celebrate the birthday for my “main event” aka “beau”.  My research project for this trip was something low key, a place neither of us has visited, somewhat secluded, and romantic, and oh yes, it has to be...

Hyde Park, Austin, TX USA

It is Christmas time and the tradition of visiting my great-nieces and nephews in Austin is always a thrill and finding a great Airbnb in the Hyde Park area is imperative. So why Hyde Park you ask? Well, Hyde Park is a neighborhood and historic district in Austin, Texas....