I'm going to wrap up my New Orleans articles (for now) with a what I will call "special experiences". The first of this, is of course, a visit to the St. Louis...
New Orleans has so many musicians, artists, and street performers all over that it is one of my favorite pastimes when I visit. Yes, there are many galleries a...
New Orleans at night becomes a very different city - one that needs to be experienced at least once.
I've already written a bit about the French Quarter so t...
New Orleans' French Quarter is without a doubt the cities main attraction - and for good reason. This is the historic section of the city, full of art, mu...
New Orleans is a short 5 1/2 hour drive from my home in Houston so I usually visit every year. It is always a fascinating city - with its rich culture, delicio...
A while back I finally had to opportunity to visit Savannah, Georgia on a long road trip from my home in Houston to visit family in Miami, Florida. I've driven...
There's something magical about South Beach's Art Deco District. It's at once like taking a step back in time, yet seeing all the modern world has to offer. A...
How many times can you visit the same "attraction" or take the same tour? If you're talking about the South Beach Food Tour offered by Miami Food Tours, the an...
The last day at Big Bend National Park was focused on the east section of the park - and a return to Santa Elena Canyon. I set out for the long drive to the ea...
The second day at Big Bend National Park was focused on the central section of the park. Day one was over and had left me a bit tired. The long drive out from...
I decided to break up my visit to Big Bend National Park into the sections of the park and my first full day there had me exploring the western section. As par...
Big Bend National Park is “right in my backyard” which translates into a nearly ten-hour drive. Yes, no kidding “everything is bigger in Texas”! It didn’t mat...
The Houston Heights or as it is known to the locals "The Heights" is a neighborhood about four miles from downtown Houston. It also happens to be my neighborho...
I had not visited the Saguaro National Park since it was just a National Monument - back in the late 90s. This is a national park that is located in Tucson and...
Bisbee, Arizona is quite an interesting small town - and quite an enjoyable visit for a photographer! Started off by just pulling off the road and being simply...
Tombstone, Arizona - the stuff legends are made of. Literally! Yes, it's a "tourist trap" but every once in a while you just have to fall for that trap and go...
I've been to Arizona several times but had not visited Tucson since the late 90's so when I had the opportunity to do so, I took advantage and jumped on it imme...
I had never been to Brazos Bend State Park and have been thinking about going camping there so I decided to go on a short "scouting" day trip. So, off I went. ...
Bluebonnet season - that time of the year when God drops his color palette on Texas and we are blessed with an array of beautiful wildflowers - including the of...
The Houston Heights is my neighborhood and every first Saturday of the month is packed with activities at two local markets run by friends of mine. Let me star...
