Gwendolyn is a sixth-generation Floridian who also spent a decade of her adult life living it up in New Orleans before joining Houstonia in December 2017. The author of the memoir After A While You Just Get Used To It: A Tale of Family Clutter and a featured writer in The Best American Travel Writing 2017, Gwendolyn is also the former food editor of the Houston Press and Eater NOLA. Because she can’t make it a day without scarfing down some form of ridiculously sinful dessert, you’ll often find her running for miles along Buffalo Bayou or in Memorial Park or perhaps straight to the House of Pies.

Day Trips

Discover the World of Chimps, Just Three Hours from Houston

In Louisiana, the nonprofit Chimp Haven is growing fast.

11/14/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Planes, Trains & Automobiles

These Are the Busiest Airports During Thanksgiving

Heading to Atlanta? Bless your little heart.

11/06/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Do Good

This Houston Poinsettia Sale Benefits Families In Need

Cornelius Nursery's poinsettia sale raises funds for Lena Pope.

11/05/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Chomp Chomp!

Get a Free Taste of Gator Bayou Adventure Park in November

Preview a water obstacle course, ziplining and more fun in New Caney.

10/26/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Namaste, Y'all

Miraval Austin Heads to Lake Travis With Heavenly Spa Treatments

Have you ever been massaged in a silk hammock under the stars?

10/25/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Before You Vote

Voting Early? Important Information Every Houstonian Should Know

Read up on the candidates in English, Spanish, or Vietnamese.

10/22/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Ice House

How to Survive the Houston Ballet's Annual Nutcracker Market

With more than 100,000 shoppers expected to descend, drinking an estimated 14,000 mimosas while they peruse the 300 vendors spread over 540,000 square feet, the market gets downright crazy.

10/22/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Bayougraphy

James Prince Has Made It

Houston's hip-hop mogul on respect and success.

10/22/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Tricks For Treats

Catch These Amazing Stunt Dogs In Cypress

The Canine Stars headline Howl-O-Ween Fest on October 27.

10/16/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Native Habitat

A New Stretch of Running Trail Is a Pleasant Surprise at Memorial Park

Bathrooms, parking and native species: How lovely.

10/12/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Look Out, Weekend

Bask In the Cool(er) Temps At These Outdoor Events

Okay, fine, it's still hot, but the great outdoors await!

10/11/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Get Out

6 Swanky Beach Vacations For Every Type of Traveler

From foodies to fitness fanatics, there's a trip for you.

10/09/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Luxury Travel

Jet Linx Debuts a New Houston Hub

Fly in style out of Hobby.

10/02/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Get Creative

Who Will Design This Downtown Park?

An upcoming park is in need of a design team.

09/28/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Stay Awake

Concerned About Houston's Recovery From Harvey? Head to This Symposium

Numerous experts will talk all things post-Harvey Houston on October 18.

09/28/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

It's That Time of the Year

🍂5 Resort Getaways Perfect For Fall 🍂

Ah, sweater weather.

09/27/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Fork in the Road

25 Texas Food & Wine Road Trips

There are new, interesting, surprising, wonderful things to eat and drink in just about every direction from H-Town, and we took a bullet and tried them for our guide to dining across the Lone Star State.

09/21/2018 Edited by Gwendolyn Knapp

Food & Wine Road Trips

The Future of Texas Wine Is in Hye

Some sweet grapes are hiding in the Hill Country.

09/21/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

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It's Good to Be (the RenFest) King

Greg Taylor has reigned for 20 years. We asked him: What's it like being RenFest royalty?

09/21/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Bayougraphy

Art Acevedo Likes to Be Heard

“I love being a cop. You get to stand up for your cops when they’re right. You get to hold them accountable when they’re wrong. When we talk about justice, it’s for everyone.”

09/21/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp