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The Day of the Dead traditions, or Dia de los Muertos, originated in Mexico and Central America thousands of years ago and is a celebration of loved ones who have passed. Since San Antonio is filled with Mexican influence and generations of Mexican-Americans, including myself, it only makes sense for a Day of the Dead San Antonio ...

Nestled in the Texas Hill Country is the magical little town of San Saba, Texas, also known as the Pecan Capital of the World. By the time you leave San Saba you might find you're a little nutty about these super foods too! Apart from pecans, there are so many fun things to do in ...

This year I had the pleasure to attend the World Food Champions hosted by Walmart in its first year in Dallas. This competition travels to different states throughout the US, but from 2019-2022 the World Food Championships will call Dallas home! So what exactly is the World Food Championships? The World Food Championships is one of the ...

Jefferson, Texas is filled with breathtaking nature, a beautiful downtown, and plenty of history. I was immediately excited about a trip to Jefferson because of the Cypress Bayou that leads to the famous Caddo Lake, the only natural lake in Texas. However, upon arriving in this East Texas town, I was amazed at how many ...

Texas is massive! One day I sat down and put together a list of over 100 cities to visit and was amazed at just how much there is to do in Texas! Of course there are the big cities, but I love the little Texas towns because of the lack of crowds, the joy of ...

From a famous haunted house to quirky attractions and the rich historical significance of downtown Seguin Tx, this small city is a getaway close to San Antonio that's full of adventure, strange things to see, and a whole lot of fun! Known as the Pecan Capital of Texas, Seguin offers the best things to do, ...