Cool Places | Nice Hotels | Hot Air Balloon Rides & Soft Adventures
Discovering Dallas and surrounding areas through gastronomy and day trips!
15 years ago if you had asked me why I love or rather why I live in Plano – I would have given you just two reasons, good schools and easy to travel from. My Blog is called Outside Suburbia for a reason! We loved getting out of the suburbs…. it Read More …
Thanks to the boys baseball schedule we had to stay home this Spring break, no trips to exotic beach destinations not even driving trips to the the hill country which has been the norm for us all these years. But between all those games practices and tournaments we managed to Read More …
Dallas is many hours from nice beaches, National Parks and the mountains, but there are still plenty of choices for a Texas weekend getaway. Over the years we have been on a quite a few Spring Getaways near Dallas, after all we have lived here for over 20 years. Here Read More …
When we travel I don’t typically seek out Instagrammy locations but seek out experiences. But when we are home in Dallas it is a fun to find Instagramy spots on weekends when we don’t have baseball games, plans with friends or other commitments. We have vibrant murals, neat architecture and Read More …
While you can never go wrong with a last minute dozen red roses from the one of the white tents setup around the neighborhood markets, there is something about adding a one of a kind box of decadent sweets and a handwritten card that makes the Valentines Day extra special. You Read More …
We stepped outside suburbia last weekend to watch the NBA team Dallas Mavericks play It was such a fun and festive evening. South Concourse of the American Airlines center was setup like a Winter Wonderland for a pre-game party. There was Mr and Mrs Clause, Elf and other winter characters. Read More …
Fall is a fun time in Dallas, when the temperatures are still in the seventies, the Texan sun is shining and the foliage start turning into shades of gold, gorgeous oranges and reds. While we don’t have the typical New England or Maine kind of acres and acres of leaf Read More …
Thanks Giving Square is an urban garden in downtown Dallas. Set fifteen feet below ground level with a four foot wall blocking the sound of cars and the Dart rail that run near by, it is meditative and serene space that inspires gratitude. Thanks Giving Square Dallas is not on Read More …
Many of us don’t get the amount of rest and relaxation that we need and deserve. It’s vital to take care of yourself so that you’re able to perform to the best of your ability at work, in the gym, and at home. Dallas is home to an amazing array Read More …
San Antonio is one of our favorite destinations for a Texas Road trip – we have been to this underrated city in Texas a few times and every time there is always something new to discover. Take a Friday off and leave early to tackle the Enchanted Rock and make Read More …
Summer is around the corner and while we would all like to pack our bags, hop on a plane to go to far away places and see the world – its not always feasible with work, kids schedules, finances and life in general! Sometimes you don’t need plane tickets for Read More …
When art and wine come together in Plano’s historic neighborhood, how can I not go… so I gathered my favorite gal pals to sample some wine, admire art and catch up under the twinkling lights at McCall Plaza in Downtown Plano. We checked in at Events 1013 – it Read More …
Send this to a friend