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Areas to Avoid / Crime Houston
16 Reviews Much of the information here is outdated (at best) -- the Downtown area and 3rd Ward (east of 59) is just fine for cycling anytime of day or night. For the most part, this is true of anywhere inside...
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Areas to Avoid San Antonio
3 Reviews No brainer here, but be careful walking along the Riverwalk since there are no railings except where the restaurants are. Our tour guide mentioned the at least 500 people a year fall in and that it...
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Areas to Avoid / Crime Dallas
43 Reviews The best thing is don`t make eye contact with anyone in public, don`t go out after dark, don`t answer your door, lock your car when driving, have pistol and two clips at the ready but the biggest...
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Driving / Traffic Houston
16 Reviews Driving during the early morning in Houston, you might encounter heavy fog. I uploaded a video here on how foggy it was and at times, I could not even see the markings on the freeway signs. In...
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Traffic/Driving San Antonio
5 Reviews Avoid San Antonio on Spring Break. Not only was the traffic terrible, the parking is more expensive and the hours for entertainment are the same. I would like to think that businesses would extend...
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Driving / Traffic Dallas
26 Reviews As you may have heard on the news, locking children in your car is a life-threateningly dangerous thing. In Dallas TX, Pop-A-Lock offers FREE emergency door unlocking for any emergency situation where...
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Weather Wise Houston
8 Reviews I took some pictures last summer in the MIDDLE OF JULY...and it shows you the size of the hail. Now, you have to know, in July and August the weather does not get below 90 degrees even at NIGHT. So,...
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Weather Conditions San Antonio
5 Reviews Even at the very end of September, the temperatures were still hovering in the mid 90s the entire time we were there. The Riverwalk is fairly well shaded and while touring Mission San Jose, the guide...
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Weather Wise Dallas
5 Reviews We really don't see much of a weather change here. From November to March it varies greatly between 30 to 60 degrees. April begins to warm in the 70s/80s. Then we really get HOT......August is 90s and...
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Pollution / Other Dangers Houston
2 Reviews Houston is surrounded by chemical plants, especially raffineries, located mainly to the East, Southeast and South of the city. Their pollution standard are very low, and it is quite common to have...
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General Considerations San Antonio
7 Reviews San Antonio attracts a multitude of visitors over the holidays. Last year we traveled to this lovely historic city to spend Christmas, while his year we celebrated New Year's Eve in its festive...
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For Your Consideration Dallas
13 Reviews In Dallas I was constantly asked for money. Sometimes it was quite intimidating. People come and give you information and directions whether you want it or not and then ask to be paid for it! A few...
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Economics Houston
2 Reviews If you have read this far you would not be entirely remiss in concluding that in the case of Houston, this heading is something of a redundancy. Nevertheless, as long we're here, you might as well...
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In about April, the Oak and Willow pollen is everywhere, at least it is in the Austin area. Have lots of allergy medicine and eye drops with you!The Photos show a yellow-green dusting of pollen all over our van in the morning.
into Mexico, do the US inspectors a favor and have proof that you're American with you for when you come back. I mean, think about it, do you really think that a driver's licence proves you're American? And go into Mexico without any ID? Only if you don't want to come back, or get excited by being pat down by a guy with a badge....
When I was driving around the Hill Region of South Central Texas I passed so many beautiful hills, valleys, streams, forests... I kept looking for somewhere to park the car and start hiking and explore the scenery, but everywhere was privately owned, part of some ranch.The only place where hiking was possible were the State Parks.The park ranger at Lost Maples State Park informed me that 97% of the huge territory of Texas are private property; and Texas is certainly not the place you want to be caught trespassing!!!
If you're driving through or around Texas, please be sure to have with you at all times: a fully-charged cell phone, water, spare tire, a map, and, preferrably, a companion.Texas is HUGE. It's hard to believe just how large it is until you actually are in the middle of it, lost, and no one else is around. It can be scary. The interstates and larger highways are usually pretty safe and have terrific rest stops (see my transportation tip) but on the smaller roads you can drive for hours without ever seeing another human being. Seriously. In certain parts of the state, towns are few and very far between and if you get stuck out there without vital necessities you can quickly get into very serious trouble.Texas can get unbearably hot. It can also rain harder than you thought possible (the loudest noise that has ever rattled my head? Thunder in Texas.) The fangs of a snake can flatten your...
Most of Texas is relatively warm and dry. Exceptions are the Panhandle, which can get cold in winter, and east Texas and the Gulf Coast, which are often humid and wet. Tornado season runs from March through May in the north Texas plains. Hurricanes are most common in August and September along the Gulf CoastFind more information at www.mobiltravelguide.com
I'm adding this based on keeweechic's warning about fire ants in Texas. Yes, they are everywhere, and yes, bites definitely burn and keep burning. However, she recommends hot water, which may or may not work (she said you may have to repeat).My cousin-in-law's sister (is that redneck enough for ya?) told him to soak his feet (or whatever part of you that's been bitten) in regular household bleach. Sure enough, I was visiting that same cousin-in-law and my cousin this summer, and he and I both got a lot of bites. We soaked our feet in bleach a couple of minutes and voila! No more burning and no "pimples" the next day. (FYI: The day after being bitten, you'll know for sure if it was fire ants because of the small white spots that appear and can be popped like pimples.)I've lived in Texas my whole life and just found out that tip this summer. Thanks Jamie!
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.......you know, once you think you have seen it all, you've seen NOTHING yet! I thought that I-81 through Pennsylvania was bad....If you are driving from Amarillo to Dallas-Fort Worth, and you decide to take US 287, be prepared. LLLLOOOONNNNGGGGGG, flat, and ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to see. Sure, there are small towns like Vernon and Childress, but it is SSOOOOOO boring. I found myself fighting sleep it was so bad. For real. There are 2 nice "Safety Rest Areas" along the road, and they have a mimi-museum in each. One is designed like a train station, and there are kiosks where you can get free maps. US 287. I would recommend it just once, but no more than that. If you find yourself getting drowsy, pull over and sleep. The road is long and dark, so be prepared.Ok (YAWN) back to....ZZZZZZZZZZZZZ...........
This species of insect pest is believed to have arrived here aboard some merchant ship. And what a tragedy that is. They are voracious, aggressive, and capable of inflicting a painful bite. In sufficient numbers, they can even kill. Beware--and watch your step!
If you like big hairy spiders, then you will love the tarantula's that we have here in Texas.They really won't bite you unless seriously intimidated.The closer to Mexico you get, the bigger the spiders seem to get also.I saw this little baby in our garage, the other morning. He was small but he already knew how to jump. So I stood back while taking this picture.
As you are driving along the highways you may see some of these critters lying dead along side the road. They can move faster than you think but I guess not fast enough.I happened to see something move out in the neighbors yard this spring. I got my bins and sure enough it was a small Armadillo. He looked so cute. I just had to run out and get his picture. I am hoping no one else saw it because they would probably shoot it for digging up there lawn.
The Westin La Cantera Resort, San Antonio San Antonio
1 Review and 622 Opinions Very nice resort with amazing hill country views.
Regency Inn & Suites Hobby Airport Houston
1 Review and 98 Opinions Upon our initial trip down to Houston, we stayed in the Comfort Inn up by I-10 near Galena Park....
Baymont Inn & Suites Dallas/Love Field Dallas
1 Review and 63 Opinions
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Q: I'm looking to do a weekend trip to Austin in/around April 2012 to surprise my fiance. He loves music and a huge Stevie Ray Vaughn...
A: Hi Kim - you definitely want to stay in the downtown area if you want to go out at night and listen to music. Lots of bars on 4th, 5th and 6th St. and if you don't have...
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