Amber Murphy

Texas is packed with hidden dining spots that locals guard like precious secrets. These aren’t the flashy restaurants…

By Amber Murphy · May 17

There is a special kind of magic when a ribeye crackles over live fire and the smoke smells…

By Amber Murphy · May 17

Right off I-35 in the small town of West sits a roadside stop that has turned into a…

By Amber Murphy · May 17

Sprawling, diverse, and packed with unexpected beauty, this state offers incredible experiences without the hefty price tag. You…

By Amber Murphy · May 17

Cross Mountain in Fredericksburg stands as one of Texas Hill Country’s hidden treasures, offering hikers a quick but…

By Amber Murphy · May 17

Texas doesn’t just do steak—it perfects it. From sizzling ribeyes to tender filets, the Lone Star State has…

By Amber Murphy · May 17

Tucked inside San Antonio’s Historic Market Square, Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia practically glows before you even open…

By Amber Murphy · May 17

Tucked between the Hill Country’s rolling hills and wide-open skies sits Comfort, a German-founded town that time seems…

By Amber Murphy · May 17

Texas has a way of holding onto its history, and nowhere is that more obvious than in its…

By Amber Murphy · May 16

Stephenville sits in the heart of Erath County, where wide-open spaces meet small-town charm and your paycheck stretches…

By Amber Murphy · May 16

Texas has some of the most charming tourist towns you’ll ever visit, places where weekends feel magical and…

By Amber Murphy · May 16

Tucked past Old Tunnel State Park, Alamo Springs Café proves legends do not need neon or noise to…

By Amber Murphy · May 16

Lake Corpus Christi State Park near Mathis hides a unique treasure that most Texas travelers never expect to…

By Amber Murphy · May 16

Texas might be famous for barbecue and Tex-Mex, but the state has quietly become home to some of…

By Amber Murphy · May 16

Inside a historic train station in South Dallas, Pegasus Creative Reuse is transforming the way artists and crafters…

By Amber Murphy · May 16

Texas is bigger than most countries, and it turns out it feels like a lot of them too.…

By Amber Murphy · May 16

Texas hides entire towns where the wind tells better stories than any museum plaque. These places once rang…

By Amber Murphy · May 16

Rolling through the heart of Texas Hill Country, the Austin Steam Train offers one of the most charming…

By Amber Murphy · May 16

When it comes to Tex-Mex, Texas doesn’t mess around. Sure, you can find cheese-covered nachos and frozen margaritas…

By Amber Murphy · May 15

Tucked between the bustling streets of Austin sits a 31-acre oasis where seniors can escape into nature without…

By Amber Murphy · May 15

Stretching for over 1,200 miles along the Rio Grande, this border region is far more than a simple…

By Amber Murphy · May 15

Tucked into the Chihuahuan Desert just east of El Paso, Hueco Tanks feels like a secret whispered by…

By Amber Murphy · May 15

Imagine floating down a lazy river with a cold drink in hand, no kids splashing around, and nothing…

By Amber Murphy · May 15

Texas is huge, but you don’t need a week off work to explore its best spots. Some of…

By Amber Murphy · May 15

Walking into Habana on South Congress feels like stepping off a plane and straight into the heart of…

By Amber Murphy · May 15

Texas holds secrets in its wide-open spaces, and some of the best ones are parks where crowds never…

By Amber Murphy · May 15

Some markets are so big you plan your weekend around them, and Texas has a few that practically…

By Amber Murphy · May 15

Deep in the heart of Texas Hill Country, there’s a place where presidential history and ranching traditions blend…

By Amber Murphy · May 15

Texas stretches out like a giant patchwork quilt, with hundreds of small towns stitched between the big cities…

By Amber Murphy · May 14