Weekend

New Mexico

I had four days off from work (Friday-Monday) and I had not really planned a vacation. So on a whim, after getting off work on Thursday, I drove to New Mexico. I didn’t have a particular place in my mind to get to first. I just knew I wanted to see Albuquerque and Santa Fe, and stop along the [...]

Old Time Christmas Tree Farm

With Christmas right around the corner, the Christmas tree farms are in full swing! If you are looking for some fun things to do with little kids, and spend no or bare minimum money, then I recommend going to the Old Time Christmas Tree Farm. I took my 18 months old nephew and he had a blast. The we [...]

Garner State Park

Located in the Texas Hill Country is the beautiful Garner State Park. With scenic views and hilly terrain, this park is a must see. The clear Frio River winds through the park and is gorgeous to swim and tube on. I went to Garner State with my family and we decided to rent a cabin in the park. The p [...]

Gearing up for Camping (Drive-up Site)

Everyone has their own retreat for unwinding. For me, it’s camping. I find that connecting with nature is the best way for me to rejuvenate myself. And camping does just that! Far from the hustle and bustle of the cities, camping helps me relax, clear my mind and recharge myself. There are man [...]

A day in Arkansas

I have driven through Arkansas at least 7 times in the last three years, but never stopped to explore it. This fall, while driving to Houston from Toronto, I finally decided to stop in Arkansas. I love mountains and heights, and hence, it only made sense to start at the highest peak in Arkansas, whi [...]