In my post, The Ultimate Guide to Visiting River Street in Savannah, GA, I mention that my first stop when visiting Savannah is always to River Street Sweets. In fact, in 20+ years of annual trips to Savannah growing up, I never once missed a visit to my favorite famous candy shop! It embodies Southern charm, and that's just one of the many reasons this little candy store is my top stop along the river.An oversized antique candy display cabinet chock full of tempting sweets dominates the … [Read more...]
Enjoy the Holidays in Gruene Texas
If you've read my 10 Things To Do In Gruene Texas post, then you already know it's one of my favorite small towns in the entire state of Texas. A visit during the holiday season is an absolute must! Here's a complete guide to the holidays in Gruene Texas.If you find this guide to Gruene during the holiday season helpful, please share it on Pinterest!FTC Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means we’ll receive a small referral fee from purchases at no cost to you. You … [Read more...]
I’m Dreaming of a Gruene Christmas
Sure, I could be dreaming of a white Christmas right about now -- but it's so much more fun to think Gruene! After all, what could be better than Christmas in Gruene? It's one of my favorite small towns in Texas. I'm currently working on a very detailed guide that will be posted on Thanksgiving day (tomorrow, for non U.S. readers). I'm also working on a post about the famous Gruene Hall and a Gruene shopping guide. In the meantime, I thought I'd share a sneak peek of this small town … [Read more...]
Visiting Cenote Hubiku Near Chichen Itza
During a recent trip to Cancún, I was able to scratch one really fun item off my bucket list -- I was able to swim in a cenote (underground cave) for the first time. And yes, it was just as cool as it sounds! I visited Cenote Hubiku, which lies deep in the jungle of the Yucatán Peninsula.FTC Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means we’ll receive a small referral fee from purchases at no cost to you. You can read our affiliate policy here. What is a Cenote? Cenotes … [Read more...]
Exploring the Mayan Jungle in the Yucatan Peninsula
During a recent trip to Cancun, my best friend and I had the pleasure of enjoying a 12-hour guided tour through the jungles of the Yucatan Peninsula. It was easily the best day of our weeklong stay in Mexico! Our itinerary first included a stop in a traditional village to meet descendants of the ancient Mayans. Next we took a dip in a cenoté (underground cave) to cool off and purify our bodies prior to visiting Chichén Itzá, which was recently designated as one of the New Seven Wonders of the … [Read more...]