Houston, No Place Like Home
10 August 2010, 16:12
For the past 5 years, Houston has been my home. Unfortunately, I dove straight into school and missed out on many of the city’s attractions. Even when my family came to visit, we couldn’t quite make the time to experience...
Journeys ::: Swiss Alp Dance Hall
7 May 2010, 21:32
On a lone stretch of Highway 77 between Schulenburg and La Grange, in an assuming wood and corrugated metal building, is one of Texas’s greatest and still operating dance halls. On a whim, my wife and I loaded up...
Frank & Bryant take flight from Ellington Field
26 April 2010, 18:58
On Sunday, a day with fantastic weather and the visibility incredible, Bryant and I went flying. We were able to see all of downtown Houston and Galleria from Galveston Bay. We took off from Ellington Field to the east and...
From NYC to Portland, ME
22 March 2010, 14:38
About a week ago, I embarked on a crazy journey in and around the New England coast line. I went from New York City to Boston and then to Portland, Maine. The three and a half days spent in New...
Journeys ::: Sengelmann Hall
11 March 2010, 19:17
I love Texas dance halls. I’ve been going to Texas dance halls since before I was old enough to drive. This weekend on a drive back from Gonzales, I had the opportunity to stop in and visit Sengelmann Hall in...
Journeys ::: Palmetto State Park
10 March 2010, 18:44
We recently made a visit to Palmetto State Park near Gonzales, Texas to do some camping and hiking. This park is named for the tropical Dwarf Palmetto plant found in the area. Like many state parks in Texas, one...
World's Largest _______
17 February 2010, 15:12
I recently made a trip to Arlington, TX to attend the 2010 NBA All-Star Game. It was held at the World’s Largest Domed Stadium (Dallas Cowboys Stadium) in front of the World’s Largest Basketball Game Audience (108,713) underneath the...
NYC :: Redux
11 February 2010, 14:20
This past weekend, I navigated my way through NYC on a blind scavenger hunt…with a little help from my iPhone. There was a good feeling that every corner I turned would be a pleasant surprise. Despite the sub-freezing temperatures,...
Guest Contributor Ana Beckner: Journeys to Sao Paulo
26 January 2010, 14:15
With over 20 million people, São Paulo is the largest city in South America and 7th in the world. This cosmopolitan center is also known for its great culinary, cultural richness, and of course, its modern…
