This is one of my very favorite spots in Ireland. Serious Harry Potter vibes. π€
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Cypress Falls Swimming Hole
Another great swimming spot near Wimberly. Perhaps an alternative to the Blue Hole if it’s full or you want to try something new.
Adding to my Texas swimming holes list.
10 Weird and Wonderful Places to Stay in Texas
Are you tired of sitting around the house during this pandemic? Do you want to get out somewhere fun and interesting but keep socially distanced?
If you’re in Texas and not ready to hop on an airplane or crowd into some cosmopolitan hotel, then this guide is for you.
π 10 Weird & Wonderful Places to Stay in Texas
Would you like to spend your weekend in a treehouse high up in the cypress trees with a canopy tour to boot? Or perhaps in a teepee? Maybe being surrounded by gazelles, zebras, yak and emu sounds fun. Or maybe glamping in an Airstream at the beach is your cup of tea. Sleeping in a caboose is a choice. There’s also an old Spanish mission.
Okay, this all sounds like a Dr. Seuss book. I’m tempted to go back and make it rhyme. Maybe another time.
The Yellow Tram of Lisbon
Next time I’m in Portugal, I’m going to ride the little yellow tram. What a stylish way to get around! I don’t even care where I’m going. π
Distinctive Destinations
Hereβs a great site for finding interesting historical sites in your area or when you travel.
This is from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, so itβs authentic and not some kind of sales pitch or ad-driven site.
Here around Austin, they list the Elisabet Ney Museum and O. Henry Museum.
You can also get a nation-wide map of more places to explore. Maps + history + real-world sites? For me, thatβs heaven. π€·π»ββοΈ


