Sandy daze

Essential Texas Beaches

Swimming, fishing, surfing: Our state's best beaches have a little bit of it all.

09/02/2020 By Houstonia Staff

Toad-ily Cool

When in Singapore, Hop on a Tour of Jurong Frog Farm

Get out of the bustling city, and tour an intriguingly sustainable frog farm.

02/06/2020 By Meredith Nudo

Road Trips

Adventure Through West Texas Without Roughing It

Desert and canyon hikes with a side of modern comfort.

01/28/2020 By Carlos Brandon

Hold on to your ear

Travel in Van Gogh's Footsteps Across France

One writer visits the most important spots in the artist's life.

01/24/2020 By Bill Wiatrak

Stay Gold

An Argentinian's Guide to Buenos Aires

Find out the top things to do and see in Argentina's capital.

01/16/2020 By Paola Kustra

Ski Resort Guide

Where to Find Winter: 4 Incredible Skiing Trips

For Houstonians craving a glimpse of that mysterious thing called snow.

10/28/2019 By Dianna Wray, Mai Pham, and Bill Wiatrak

Ski Resort Guide

How to Ski the Snowbasin Resort in Utah

A beginner takes on the mountain outside Salt Lake City.

10/28/2019 By Dianna Wray

Ski Resort Guide

Our 5 Favorite Things to Do in Taos, New Mexico

How to experience this magical town.

10/28/2019 By Bill Wiatrak

Ski Resort Guide

On Top of the World In Tahoe

The town where you really cannot go wrong.

10/28/2019 By Bill Wiatrak

Ski Resort Guide

Zipping Down the Slopes in Breckenridge

Beware of altitude sickness.

10/28/2019 By Mai Pham

Ski Resort Guide

Where to Find Winter: 4 Incredible Skiing Trips

For Houstonians craving a glimpse of that mysterious thing called snow.

10/28/2019 By Dianna Wray, Bill Wiatrak, and Mai Pham

Haunted Texas

A Tour of Haunted Texas

In honor of Halloween, we visited three of the spookiest hotels in Texas—in Seguin, Galveston, and Jefferson—to spend the night where spirits (supposedly) dw...

09/30/2019 By Morgan Kinney, Abby Ledoux, Dianna Wray, and Chris Gray

Haunted Texas

A Tour of Haunted Texas

In honor of Halloween, we visited three of the spookiest hotels in Texas—in Seguin, Galveston, and Jefferson—to spend the night where spirits (supposedly) dwell.

09/25/2019 By Morgan Kinney, Abby Ledoux, Dianna Wray, and Chris Gray

Airplane Mode Yoga

Five Yoga Poses Perfect for Travelers on the Go

Yes, you can (and should) bust them out at the gate.

08/22/2019 By Janan Araujo-Siam

Open Road

Waikiki Beach Is a Great Girls' Foodie Trip

A story of sun, sisters, and spam.

07/22/2019 By Mai Pham

Dive Right In

20 Texas Swimming Holes to Cool You Off This Summer

It’s that time of year again, Houston, when the weather is downright relentless and we have to escape. But don't despair: There are many cool, clear, refreshing lakes, rivers, and spring-fed pools to enjoy right here in this beautiful state of ours.

06/25/2019 By Morgan Kinney, Gwendolyn Knapp, Nicki Koetting, Abby Ledoux, Catherine Matusow, Laura Furr Mericas, and Dianna Wray