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Reasons to Visit Marfa Other Than Gossip Girl

There's more to this tiny town than a Prada "store."

07/27/2016 By Paulina Lelo de Larrea

Weekly Deals

It's Time to Take an Affordable Trip Out of Houston

Upcoming rainy days calls for an affordable trip to Vegas, Mexico, Dominican Republic and more.

07/26/2016 By Marianella Orlando

Get Out

The 10 Best Activities at Discovery Green

The downtown park offers Houstonians everything from free fitness classes to young writer workshops.

07/25/2016 By Miranda Proctor

Play It Cool

Ways to Stay Cool This Summer: Houston's Shadiest Spots for a Stroll

Under the leafy oaks and tall pines of our three favorite walking paths, you’ll be hard-pressed to tell you’re in the city at all.

07/25/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

#IGHouston

Take a Tour of Houston's 5 Best Paint Walls and Graffiti Murals

Show your friends on summer vacation what they're missing back home in Houston.

07/20/2016 By Paulina Lelo de Larrea

Texas Travel

Essential Texas Trips: Rediscovering San Antonio

Time machines both literal and metaphorical abound in the Alamo City.

07/18/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Open Road

Finding An Oasis—and Facing Fears—in the West Texas Desert

Diving at Balmorhea State Park is worth the eight-hour drive from Houston.

07/18/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Rocky Mountain High

Tackle These 10 Bucket List Items When You're in Vail

Smart Houstonians hit the slopes in the summer, but that's not all there is to do in this ski village.

07/14/2016 By Paulina Lelo de Larrea

Travel

At the Park Hotel Tokyo, the Art is the Deal

When life gives you lemons, redo the walls.

07/13/2016 Photography by Scott Vogel

Travel

8 Great Must-Dos in Guadalajara

From Gothic temples to tequila trains, there's no shortage of sights to see in this vibrant Mexican city.

07/12/2016 By Miranda Proctor

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Augmented Reality

Houston's Top 10 Spots for Catching Pokémon

Gotta catch 'em all!

07/12/2016 By Miranda Proctor

The Friendly Skies

Houston-to-Havana Flights Are on Their Way

United Airlines will begin offering non-stop flights to Cuba later this year.

07/08/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Friendly Skies

Yes, You Can Fly Round-Trip to Moscow for Under $500

Singapore Airlines is offering the non-stop flight special September through October.

07/07/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Float On

Float Fest: A One-of-a-Kind Texas Festival (Next Weekend!)

Tube to tunes from Santigold, Slim Thug, Chromeo and more in San Marcos.

07/06/2016 By Kyndall Krist

Get Along

Get Your Cowboy on at a Texas Dude Ranch

Rediscover your roots on a hayride, catching lightning bugs or simply toasting some s'mores.

07/05/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Texas Travel

Why the Frio River Is the Ultimate Texas Summer Destination

Even when the river's running low, it's a trip every Texan should take at least once.

06/29/2016 By Kyndall Krist

The Friendly Skies

4 of the Most Common Travel Fears and Why They Shouldn't Scare You

Why getting on a plane isn't as terrifying as you've made it out to be, and other anxiety-inducing concerns.

06/27/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Pura Vida

5 Fun Things to Do in Costa Rica If You Only Have a Few Days

Don't mind that dormant volcano; it just means there are plenty of hot springs nearby.

06/23/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

The Big Easy

6 Fun Festivals in New Orleans That Aren't Mardi Gras

From cocktail parties to French fireworks, New Orleans has a summer soirée for every situation.

06/21/2016 By Miranda Proctor

Selfie Respect

Houston's 6 Best Spots for a Selfie

Make your next Instagram post as epic as Houston itself.

06/21/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

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