Austin, March 2016

Austin. By far one of the best cities in the word (behind Boston, of course). The motto adopted by the city is "Keep Austin Weird" and that's the perfect way to describe it. There is something for everyone in Austin. People with the strangest and most unique tastes call this place and it's just the coolest place I've ever been to. At night, 6th Street is crazy. People fill the streets and enjoy themselves in one of the many rooftop bars and restaurants. I feel so lucky to have been able to experience such a great city! This is definitely not the last time I will be visiting Austin.

New Braunfels, March 2016

New Braunfels holds three of the biggest tourist destinations in the state of Texas; naturally I hit all of them! First there was Schlitterbaun, America's favorite waterpark. Schlitterbaun was definitely the biggest waterpark I had ever seen before. There were people of all ages running around just taking it all in. Next was Historic Gruene, and also my favorite part of New Braunfels. Lots of people have heard of Gruene Hall, Texas' oldest dance hall- located right in the heart of Gruene. The food here was to die for and I found the coolest shops with the most unique Texas style gifts! The final stop in New Braunfels were the Natural Bridge caverns. Not going to lie here- this place was pretty scary, but so cool! Tour guides take you 180 feet below ground to explore the natural formations that erosion has created. Overall, New Braunfels opened my eyes to lots of new things and it's somewhere I'd love to go back to.

San Antonio, March 2016

At some point, everyone should pay a visit to San Antonio. It's home to iconic places such as the Riverwalk and The Alamo. I spent two days exploring all the restaurants and shops the Riverwalk had to offer and I fell in love! On the way out of San Antonio, we had to check out the historic Alamo, where the original structure still stands. This is a huge tourist attraction where people can walk through various museums, catch a show, and buy authentic Texas merchandise. Another great thing about San Antonio is its sense of Mexican culture! This place is truly the definition of Tex-Mex.

Forth Worth, December 2015

Anyone who wants to get the true Texas country experience needs to visit Forth Worth, specifically the Stockyards. This historic brick road stable turned community street consists of old Western shops where you can only buy cowboy boots, hats, and other Texas essentials. Cows and horses roam the streets right in front of you while you sit outside eating a burger. Don't be afraid to share some food with the horses!

Dallas, December 2015

For someone who had never been to Texas before, Dallas was definitely the right place to start! The city of Dallas is home to some of the coolest and most unique people I had ever met. What makes Dallas different than any other city was its diversity of districts. No matter what your taste, Dallas has a district for it- art, music, high end, country, and funky. However, it took just a ten minute ride out of the city center to find my favorite part of Dallas. The Truck Yard. It was like walking into a backyard summer BBQ. Old trucks and RV's had been turned into food trucks, live music played in the background, and lights were strung through the trees to make the perfect scene. It is definitely on my list to revisit to the Truck Yard in the near future!