Amber Murphy

Texas barbecue can make you wait, but that first bite makes time stop. You hear the slicer whisper…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 22

Texas beauty sneaks up on you, from bluebonnet seas to starlit desert skies that feel close enough to…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 22

Set your alarm and bring your appetite, because these Texas diners make morning feel like an event. Think…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 21

Think you know Texas? Then you have not seen it from underground. These caves flip the script with…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 21

Pull off Palmer Highway, and the smoke greets you before the sign does. Grand Prize Barbeque keeps it…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 21

Planning a coffee date with kids does not have to be chaotic. Around Dallas–Fort Worth area, a handful…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 21

Step inside a former Gothic Revival church in downtown Beaumont where stained glass glows over shelves of history.…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 21

You do not need a long flight to feel far away from it all. Around Houston, quiet cabins,…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 21

If you love the thrill of a great find, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet on Old Thousand Oaks feels like…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 21

Texas proves you do not need a giant paycheck to build a good life. Across the state, smaller…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 21

Craving soft serve that surprises you with every spoonful? Sugar Pine Creamery in Plano is the family owned…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 20

Dallas keeps raising the bar, and the city’s dining rooms are responding with confidence, polish, and personality. If…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 20

The Texas Hill Country has a way of slowing time, inviting you to wander old Main Streets, sip…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 20

Some places demand a second look, and Hamilton Pool Preserve is one of them. Tucked in the Texas…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 20

When the Hill Country starts humming with color, bluebonnets turn everyday roads into storybook lanes. You can roll…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 20

Texas food culture does not ask for your permission. It shows up before sunrise, hands you something smoky,…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 20

If you have been craving wide skies, limestone creeks, and a cozy bed that does not require pitching…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 20

Houston hides champagne taste on a thrift-store budget, and the thrill of the hunt is half the fun.…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 20

Tucked on a quiet Midtown corner, Lankford’s Grocery & Market makes a Texas cheeseburger that lives up to…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 19

Think you know Texas? The biggest surprises often hide just off the main highway, where locals whisper directions…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 19

Frisco, Texas keeps popping up in expert reports for its rapid growth, family friendly vibe, and top tier…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 19

Austin rewards repeat explorers. Trails shift with the seasons, creeks swell after rain, and sunrise light flips familiar…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 19

Looking for a Texas hideaway that feels dreamy, private, and a little bit magical? This romantic dome ticks…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 19

Chasing that just-right soak where desert skies meet soothing water? Texas hides some unforgettable springs where you can…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 19

If you have ever dreamed of sleeping under a river of stars, you will love the Big Bend…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 18

Texas is full of big-name parks and cities, but some of the most memorable places hide in plain…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 18

If mornings in Texas had a soundtrack, the sizzle from Juan in a Million’s griddle would be the…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 18

Craving mornings where the first thing you hear is water gently moving and gulls or songbirds saying hello.…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 18

Craving a plate that tastes like Sunday at grandma’s, any day of the week? Head to Mama Jack’s…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 17

Ready to trade city noise for river lullabies, star-packed skies, and trails that make your legs burn in…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 17

If you love true Texas flavor, Tolbert’s Restaurant & Chili Parlor on Grapevine’s historic Main Street is your…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 17

If you think Texas beaches are all the same, these shores will change your mind fast. Subtle hues,…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 17

If the word narrow makes your palms sweat, Closed Canyon might test your nerves in the best way.…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 17

Houston knows good food, and these Middle Eastern and Mediterranean spots prove it on every plate. You will…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 17

Texas packs more wonder into its wild corners than most travelers expect, from star drenched desert skies to…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 16

You already know Texans love a good sunset, but the best waterfront happy hours are the ones quietly…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 16

When you think affordable care, big coastal cities might spring to mind, but the real surprise sits in…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 16

Texans have strong opinions about fried chicken, and locals know exactly where to find the crunch that counts.…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 16

Granbury charms fast, with a storybook square, lake views, and sunsets that look painted on. You wander in…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 16

Think shark teeth are only an East Coast thing? Texas quietly delivers, and the thrill of spotting a…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 16

Texas hides its sweetest surprises far from the interstates, where sunsets linger and stories stretch longer than the…

By Amber Murphy · Jan 15