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Why You Need to Visit Istanbul

Next time you have a layover to Europe, spend it in one of the world's greatest cities.

01/20/2015 By Bill Wiatrak

Texas Travel

Why Weekend in Waco?

Making the potentially persuasive argument for a weekend away in Waco.

10/08/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Open Road

Uncovering Arkansas

From an ambitious new art museum to cutting-edge restaurants, our neighbor to the northeast has plenty of surprises in store.

09/30/2014 By Michael Hardy

HOUSTON AFOOT

The Sole Of Houston, Revisited

Several years ago, David Beebe and I walked about 200 miles of Houston in 10 or so hikes. Here are some of our best pictures.

01/21/2014 By John Lomax

Travel

Ageless Cancun

Finding God, Man, and margaritas

12/31/2013 By Scott Vogel

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Three Days In Music City

In which we take in Nashville's newish art museum and Country Music Hall of Fame and the revamped Lower Broad.

11/01/2013 By John Nova Lomax

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Come With Me To Tennessee

Volunteer State's fall color was lacking, but fun and natural beauty abounded.

10/29/2013 By John Lomax Photography by Kelly Graml Lomax

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Dos Texans

Reconnecting with our Texas roots in Brenham and College Station.

09/03/2013 By Katharine Shilcutt

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Saturday Morning Coming Down In Española, New Mexico

To get to know a place fast, get a haircut.

07/23/2013 By John Lomax

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Colorado Farm Stays

Healthy retreats in the crisp mountain air for sweltering swamp-dwellers.

05/24/2013 By John Lomax

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