Texas

Welcome to South Texas! In this travel blog, I invite you to start a journey through the enchanting South Texas region, primarily the Rio Grande Valley, sharing my personal perspective as a local travel writer. Tangentially inspired by "The Case Against Travel," I believe that exploring local attractions can provide deeper insights and more authent

We recently booked a stay at the Embassy Suites by Hilton McAllen Convention Center to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We had never stayed at this property. However, we had visited their bar and restaurant when we have gone out on dates. We generally like Embassy Suites hotels. We enjoy their evening Happy Hours, their attentive staff, and the l

Taking a Break I have been reading about uric acid and its effects leading to diabetes and other maladies. I originally intended to get a haircut. But, as it is Independence Day, the shop was closed. I decided to stop for a beer. Ironically, beer can increase uric acid levels in your blood. But, I haven’t finished reading the book, so I’m OK. 🤪

The City of Falfurrias, Texas is a small community in South Texas. It is a two-hour drive south from San Antonio, and a one-hour drive north from the Texas border with Mexico. Falfurrias is on the way between many destinations. But, it is not often a place people intentionally choose to visit. Falfurrias Historical Marker Admittedly, Falfurrias is

As travel is starting to bounce back after two years of lockdowns, I decided to take a closer look at the Choice Privileges Visa card, which we have had for several years without scrutiny.  About Choice Privileges Choice Privileges is the Choice Hotels loyalty program that awards points for stays, which can be redeemed for free stays. As with most

Today, Mrs. TWM and I went out to the local Embassy Suites Hotel restaurant named On The Border. The hotel is in McAllen, Texas. Our motive was to try out the Hilton Honors Business Card by American Express. The card earns 12 points per dollar of spending at Hilton properties. Of course, it’s better to verify. So, we had lunch and some drinks.

I used to joke that you have to go to San Angelo, Texas. You don't end up there by accident. That was before we visited Fort McKavett, Texas. If you are looking for remote destinations, this historic site is definitely for you.  Our family traveled from Junction, Texas to Fort Stockton, Texas last year. We saw signs on the highway advertising Fort

I have been procrastinating too much, today. I’m sure Hive will survive without me while I get some work done.

Mission Hike and Bike Trails is where we go for our evening walks. Yesterday, we had to cut it short. The rain brought out too many bugs. We couldn’t walk comfortably with them flying in our faces.

More rain today.

It looks like rain is on the way. I hope there is enough time to go for a walk before it starts pouring.

The Center for Education and Economic Development has several murals that represent aspects of the community and the local culture. This one represents notable people and places. This mural is about computer science, which the Center promotes for the community. This represents our downtown district. The Border Theater is a notable landmark i