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Round Top, Texas: When the Best Part of the Day Isn’t the Plan
Sometimes the best adventures are the ones that don’t stick to the itinerary. Our day trip to Round Top included boutique shopping, Royers Cafe, a beautiful historic church, and an unexpected reminder that the best memories aren’t always the ones you planned.
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Portofino at The Woodlands: Not Italy, But a Pretty Good Afternoon
Looking for an afternoon retreat and influenced by social media sirens, we headed to the Woodlands for our latest adventure. While it was not what we thought it might be, it wound up being a good little Sunday afternoon.
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Sometimes the Destination Isn’t the Point
What started as a practical apartment-hunting trip to San Antonio turned into a memorable Texas weekend filled with stormy highways, nostalgic candy barrels, vintage cars, Tex-Mex, and a drive through the sleepy little town made famous by the Doobie Brothers. Sometimes the destination really isn’t the point.
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Texas State Railroad: One Ride, Many Experiences
A detailed look at the Texas State Railroad experience from Palestine to Rusk—exploring seating options, accessibility, sensory considerations, and whether this nostalgic train ride is worth your time (and money).
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The 3-3-3 Rule and the Joy of Going Anyway
A meaningful adventure doesn’t have to be far away, expensive, or complicated. Sometimes it can be a day trip down a back road. Sometimes it can be a weekend in a small Texas town you’ve driven past but never explored. And sometimes it can be as simple as deciding on Thursday night to go somewhere…
Miles & Smiles of Texas 