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7 Reasons Why San Antonio is Better than Austin
Sibling cities, San Antonio and Austin, while only about an hour apart physically, are lightyears apart in personality. Truly, you couldn’t find two more divergent cities that also happen to be close together if you tried. And, as it is with most siblings who live in the same household but are polar opposites, rivalries abound.…
Read MoreReview of Thompson San Antonio – Riverwalk Luxury Hotel
I recently stayed at the new(ish) Thompson San Antonio – Riverwalk hotel. If you’re not up to speed on your luxury hotel brands (I’m not…), the Thompson is a line of boutique hotels owned by the Hyatt. Thompson also recently opened a location in Austin, but seeing as I own a home pretty close to…
Read MoreThe Best Boutique Shops In San Antonio
Shopping locally is one of my favorite things to do, whether I’m at home or visiting a new little town on vacation. San Antonio is one of those cities that only recently developed a cute little tourist-y development (The Historic Pearl) with plenty of local boutique stores. But beyond those, there are actually several fun,…
Read MoreWhat Are Some Quiet Parts Of The San Antonio Riverwalk?
San Antonio is synonymous with the Riverwalk. Look up “things to do in San Antonio” and the Riverwalk will be in the top 3 ideas, always. It’s in every photo of SA and every description of SA. It is, quite frankly, the top tourist destination in San Antonio. And since it’s popular, that means it’s…
Read MoreJapanese Tea Garden In San Antonio: 5 Interesting Facts
Yes, it’s a little bit strange that there’s a Japanese Tea Garden in San Antonio, considering it’s one of the most majority-Hispanic cities in Texas. And there’s a lot of questionable history that can be uncovered about this gorgeous tourist spot. So before you visit the Japanese Tea Garden, read these 5 quick facts about…
Read MoreWhat’s The Weather In San Antonio ACTUALLY Like? Here’s A Month-by-Month Guide
With 250+ days a year of sunshine, San Antonio is an outstanding destination for those looking to spend some time in the great outdoors. Visitors to SA can *almost* be guaranteed blue skies, sunlight, and warmth nearly year-round, meaning your trip to the Riverwalk, Alamo, or historical Missions (all outside activities), should be lovely. To…
Read More25 Fun Things To Do In Boerne Texas
Boerne, Texas….ever heard of it? It’s a charming little Texas city for a day trip or even an overnight stay. And with hot summers and mild winters, it’s a great year-round destination for vacation. I was recently staying in San Antonio at a fun resort, and the family decided to do a day trip to…
Read MoreWhere To Stay in San Antonio
San Antonio is big. Like, really BIG. The city itself is spread out over 7,000 square miles and houses a population of 2.5 million in the metro area. (In contrast, NYC crams nearly 9 million people into just 300 square miles.) Anyone coming to San Antonio is naturally going to wonder, in a city that…
Read More5 Reasons You’ll Love Elmendorf Lake Park in San Antonio
There are plenty of cool parks to visit in San Antonio. This city has made a point of protecting green space. Just look at the massive Brackenridge Park in the middle of the city or the beautiful Hemisfair Park in downtown San Antonio! But while lots of the parks in San Antonio are overcrowded with…
Read MoreDo I Need A Car In San Antonio?
This is one of the most commonly asked questions for visitors who are planning a trip to San Antonio. Given that we traverse the city on the regular to scope out the best restaurants, hotels, and activities, we have a pretty well-established handle on the transportation options that are available. If you are planning a…
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