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Padre Island National Seashore Camping: Stay on the Beach in Texas!

by Ketki R S | Jun 5, 2020 | USA National Parks | 0 comments

Beach camping at Padre Island National Seashore is a truly beautiful experience – the campsites are secluded, beautiful, and free. There are a total of 4 campsites at Padre Island and here’s what you need to know about all of them. Read the complete guide to Padre Island National Seashore Camping now.

19 Best Restaurants in San Antonio Riverwalk

by Ketki R S | Apr 17, 2020 | USA City Breaks | 21 comments

Planning a trip to San Antonio and looking for the best places to eat in San Antonio? Check our guide to the best places to eat on the San Antonio Riverwalk and elsewhere in the city. Whether you want Mexican, Tex-Mex, American cuisine, we have you covered. You might...

Texas Bluebonnets: The ultimate travel guide

by Ketki R S | Mar 27, 2020 | USA National Parks | 0 comments

Planning to drive down the Texas countryside to see the bluebonnets and other wildflowers? Check out our recommendations for seeing the best places to see bluebonnets in Texas, including east central part of the state and Hill Country including Ennis, Brenham, Marble...

29 Things to do in Brenham, Texas

by Ketki R S | Mar 26, 2020 | USA City Breaks | 0 comments

Planning a visit to the charming Texas town of Brenham? Check out our recommendations for top things to do in the city from checking out street art to the annual bluebonnet jaunts. Find recommendations on where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in this Texan city....

23 Best Things to do in South Padre Island, Texas

by Ketki R S | Mar 4, 2020 | USA City Breaks | 0 comments

Are you visiting Texas’s resort town of South Padre Island? This barrier island off the southern coast of Texas is one of the best family vacation destinations in the country. If you are a college kid, explore alternate things to do on your Spring Break including...

Journey back in time at the Texas State Railroad

by Ketki R S | Jan 14, 2020 | USA City Breaks | 2 comments

On occasion of S-Boy’s birthday we decided to ride the Texas State Railroad on their Pumpkin Express. While that’s not the official name for this Halloween special ride, I love calling the train by that name since it’s so apt. The Texas State Railroad is a historic...

Moody Gardens Iceland: A mesmerizing world of Ice

by Ketki R S | Jan 13, 2020 | USA City Breaks | 1 comment

Ring in the Holidays at Galveston, Texas with breathtaking ice sculptures and Siberian temperatures in Moody Gardens Iceland About Moody Gardens Iceland Every Holiday Season, Moody Gardens in Galveston is home to a towering Ice Castle and beautiful creatures sculpted...

Relaxing weekend in San Antonio at Hotel Valencia Riverwalk

by Ketki R S | Jan 8, 2020 | USA City Breaks | 9 comments

C & I strive to focus on immersive and authentic experiences while traveling. That has led us to desert camping in a Bedouin tent while in Jordan and enjoying the beautiful Islamic décor of the luxurious Sapphire Plaza Hotel in Doha, Qatar. As I searched for a...

Houston’s Urban Architectural Gem: Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park

by Ketki R S | Jan 7, 2020 | USA City Breaks | 0 comments

Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park is an oasis of peace, tranquility and architectural vision in the bustling Galleria area of uptown Houston. Popular amongst Houstonians as ‘The Waterwall’, the majestic fountain is a stunning work of art in the Bayou City. What and where...

All you need to know about the Polar Express train ride at Palestine, Texas

by Ketki R S | Nov 25, 2018 | USA City Breaks | 4 comments

Know everything about the popular holiday train ride, the Polar Express at Palestine, Texas. Best time to ride, ride tips, photos and more.

20 Best Places in the US for Beach Camping

by Ketki R S | Jun 5, 2018 | USA Travel Inspiration | 0 comments

Summer camping is more special when you are camped right on the beach. US has some of the most stellar beach campsites in the world. However, not all beaches allow camping. Here’s a list of the absolute best beach camping sites with beautiful views, clean sand, and pretty surf.

5 Amazing Features to Watch for While Visiting Historic Fredericksburg

by Ketki R S | Mar 27, 2018 | USA City Breaks | 0 comments

5 Amazing Features to Watch for While Visiting Historic Fredericksburg [social_warfare] Dotted Globe contains affiliate links. If you click one of them, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Read my full Disclosure here. Thank you! The emphasis is...