Category Archives: domestic travel

Eating my way through Grand Rapids Michigan-Bakeries, Meat Markets, and Sit-down Restaurants

Posted on June 8, 2015 by travelbynatasha

I have been coming to Grand Rapids Michigan in the summer for as long as I remember. I leave the extreme heat and humidity behind for longer days, cooler evenings and mornings and a chance to actually enjoy the outdoors … Continue reading →

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Natasha goes on a road trip (and misses historic flooding in Houston)

Posted on June 2, 2015 by travelbynatasha

My mom has decided to return to live in Michigan long term; I won’t say permanently because I suspect she will be back in Texas at some point.  Rocky and I are driving her back now that the weather is … Continue reading →

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More New Stuff (and some traditional favorites) at Walt Disney World

Posted on June 2, 2014 by travelbynatasha

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Lady and the Tramp topiaries in EPCOT’S Italy, WDW.©Jean Janssen Tinkerbell’s Butterfly Garden, International Flower and Garden Show, EPCOT, WDW.©Jean Janssen Day 3 at Disney in mid May, we were able to catch the end of…

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Those Magic Bands and Fast Pass + at Walt Disney World

Posted on June 1, 2014 by travelbynatasha

This is my second trip to Disney since the introduction of the Magic Bands.  Last time, I got a nondescript gray one when I checked into the Wilderness Lodge, a disney resort.  Your name is printed inside and the outside … Continue reading →

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What’s New at Disney World? Fantasyland Complete!

Posted on May 30, 2014 by travelbynatasha

Natasha loves Walt Disney World and yes she renewed her season pass. Seems there is always something new to see so when Rocky asked what I wanted to do to celebrate Mother’s Day…”I’m going to Disney World” was the reply. … Continue reading →

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More New Stuff (and some traditional favorites) at Walt Disney World

Posted on May 1, 2014 by travelbynatasha

Day 3 at Disney in mid May, we were able to catch the end of the International Flower and Garden Show at Epcot.  The unique topiaries scattered throughout both sections of the park are fun to see even if you … Continue reading →

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Take me out to the Ballgame

Posted on May 29, 2013 by travelbynatasha

Its Memorial Day and what better way to spend the day than a baseball game.  Ok, it is indoors, but come on its Houston and its 90 degrees (F) outside.  For my non-American readers, Memorial Day is our day of … Continue reading →

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Goa, India “Pearl of the Orient”

Posted on May 1, 2013 by travelbynatasha

Today was are in docked in the Indian state of Goa, the smallest in terms of area and the fourth smallest in terms of population.  It is on the west coast of India on the Arabian Sea.  It was ruled … Continue reading →

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Georgetown Texas and a visit with Jane Goodall

Posted on April 4, 2013 by travelbynatasha

My mother will tell you that I fell in love with Georgetown the minute I saw the Southwestern University campus as a high school senior.  There was no going back.  In a move that would be considered radical today, it … Continue reading →

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Antiques and Bluebonnets

Posted on April 4, 2013 by travelbynatasha

With Maggie home for the Easter holidays, we headed out to Warrenton, Texas to try our luck antiquing the fields.  Emma and I have gone for both the fall and spring antique fairs in the Round Top/Warrenton area for years. … Continue reading →

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