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From Texas to Beyond was about to publish our 100th article, and the four of us were looking for an excuse to celebrate a bit. Well, what better way to celebrate than a trip! Since we didn’t have an all-inclusive trip to an international resort in the budget this year, we decided on a day trip to Deep Ellum.
Hiking the Greenbelt at Ray Roberts
Last Valentine’s Day, David and I wanted to have some sort of shared experience instead of the traditional chocolates and flowers. We wanted something close (within a 1-2 hour drive), inexpensive, and possibly outdoors, if weather permitted. In Texas, the weather in February could be freezing with ice all over the road or 80 degrees. The weather that week turned out to be fantastic 55-75, so we knew something outdoors was an option. I went to my Texas Monthly Outdoors App which has list of hikes, swimming holes, parks and campgrounds which helped us narrow our search to trails in Mineral Wells, Possum Kingdom, Fort Worth, or Denton. We had not explored much of Denton, so we started making plans. We filled up our water bottles, grabbed our Valentine’s cards, and as a treat, stopped by Central Market to get our picnic eats. After an easy trip up I-35, we arrived at the Ray Roberts Lake State Park. Continue reading
Every Friday we take a break from our regular blogging schedule to allow the authors an opportunity to feature a certain topic they are passionate about. In the past you’ve read about art, studying abroad, experiencing culture through food, and the great burger adventure. Through this and other future posts we hope you’ll enjoy reading, we hope to share with you our personalities, passions, and interests on a more personal level.
When David and I were preparing for our Italy trip, we talked about doing some hiking between the cities in Cinque Terra. David had done some research and found out that there was a nice trail between the cities that was paved. Later on, we would learn that one of the trails was having some construction work done on it, and we would have a harder and more difficult hike through the Italian countryside, but that is a story for another day.
As we prepared for our trip and were thinking about the various terrains we would be on: asphalt, cobblestone, light hiking trails, sand, and some others, we started to think about shoes that would work best for this trip. Taking a backpack so that we could be mobile, we didn’t want to have the limited space taken up by several pairs of shoes. David had decided he was going to take his hiking boots, but I didn’t have any hiking boots at the time. That led me back to Backwoods to find a shoe that could handle the terrain and wouldn’t be too heavy.
SUE the T-Rex at The Field Museum
Willis Tower
Every couple weeks we’ll be collecting links from past posts grouped together by location; we thought it handy to have everything in one convenient location as you plan your upcoming travels. We just finished a short series on Chicago, so here’s your recap:
Wrigley Field
Chicago Itinerary: What to do in Chicago with Two or More Days: An itinerary for what to do in Chicago to help you plan out your trip, know what attractions to see and which ones to skip. Includes several tips and recommendations to make your trip truly enjoyable.
Chicago Architecture Cruises: Enjoy architecture? Why not check out all that Chicago has to offer via a river or lake cruise? Two different Chicago architecture cruise options are highlighted here for the architecture lover.
Wrigley Field: If you have time during your visit to Chicago, check out the historic and nostalgic Wrigley Field and take in a Cubs game!
Willis Tower: No trip to Chicago is complete without a trip to the Willis Tower, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere and an iconic building in the Chicago Skyline. This is a guide to help you plan your visit.
Cloud Gate (AKA The Bean)
The Field Museum: The Field Museum in Chicago is a fun place to explore, learn about various parts of the world, and soak in some history.
Glazed & Infused: Glazed and Infused is a specialty donut shop serving some of the best donuts in Chicago. A must for any donut and food lover.
Millennium Park: Millennium Park is a beautiful place in the heart of Chicago, full of art, architecture, and immaculate landscaping with many free year-round events.
After two full days enjoying Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic, Rebekah and I were looking forward to a change of pace as we explored a small portion of the Czech countryside!
We boarded a train at Praha Hlavní Nádraží Train Station in Prague’s New Town, and were on our way to Český Krumlov, a small town located in the Bohemian area of the Czech Republic.
With an early departure, we wanted to make sure we had everything prepared. The day before our departure we purchased one-way tickets for 240 Crowns each, roughly $11.50. Overall, we found the rail tickets to be very reasonable as long as we did not cross country lines, which can escalate the prices.
The four hour train trip was comfortable. Rebekah LOVES trains, and this leg of the trip was a highlight as we watched the Czech countryside pass before our eyes! The only disturbance from the peaceful views was a large group of college-aged students having an overtly good time with alcohol. We changed trains once in České Budějovice, where we found the locals extremely helpful in successfully making our connection.
At 1:00 PM, we arrived in the Český Krumlov! The main attraction of Český Krumlov is the town itself, dominated by its imposing Castle. We loved exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site! Český Krumlov is situated on a double oxbow on the Vltava River, with the Castle Town occupying the larger oxbow, and the Old Town occupying the smaller oxbow.
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