Walking in Memphis, Part I – Graceland
We wanted to visit Graceland because it's one of those bucket list things you kinda have to do if you're out on a Great American Road Trip, but we almost bagged the idea...
From History to Hot Water – Dallas, Texas to Hot Springs, Arkansas
There were three major things I wanted to see in Dallas: (1) Dealey Plaza; (2) the George W. Bush Presidential Library; and (3) Cowboys Stadium burn to the ground.
Austin, Part II – Bikes, Bats, & Barbecue
While we did not get to do everything we wanted to do in Austin, we did see and do a lot.
Good Luck and Great Timing in Austin
When it came to Austin, our timing was spot on, luck was on our side, and the end result was an awesome two week visit to a fantastic city.
Mixed Feelings in San Antonio
Our week in San Antonio was very much a mixed bag. There were things we liked; there were things we disliked.
Houston, We Have A Problem: The Level 9 Tour Is Way Overpriced
The time we paid way too much for a tour of the Johnson Space Center
Expectations Exceeded in Galveston, Texas
I booked a stay in Galveston because it was located along our route between New Orleans and San Antonio. But as our visit got closer, we began second guessing.
A Taste of Mardi Gras at Mardi Gras World
As the wise Dirty Harry once said: "A man’s got to know his limitations." And so it was that Kevin & I decided to skip Mardi Gras.
New Orleans, Part Deux: Artists, Streetcars, & Tornadoes
We wandered the French Quarter, took the St. Charles Avenue streetcar, met RVers, dodged tornadoes, and continued to shovel food in our faces at an alarming rate.
Doing What Needs to be Done in New Orleans
Tell anyone you're heading to New Orleans and they will almost certainly reply with a list of things you "have to" eat, drink, see, or do while you're there.