Book Review - 100 Places Every Woman Should Go by Stephanie Elizondo Griest

So when I found this book, I assumed it would have been full of suggestions for places that a woman can safely visit and useful suggestions on safe travel. Although there is a small section in the beginning about travelling safely and some (rather outdated) suggestions. This book is really a listing of sights that are associated with famous women or female characters. For example, one chapter is "Madonna Sightings Around the World". Another chapter focuses on the witches of Salem, Massachusettes.

This book was published in 2007 so many sights may no longer be available to visit or might have altered hours. Be sure to look up the location before you head out on your journey. Many places have been closed to visitors during Covid and some places are not safe for a woman to visit alone.

Try to find a copy in your local library if you can.

Title: 100 Places Every Woman Should Go
Author: Stephanie Elizondo Griest
ISBN: 978-193236147-6
Pages:331

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Event - #Travel #Texas - #The Colony - The Colony Summer Kickoff - May 31, 2025

The Colony, Texas - The Colony Summer Kickoff
May 31, 2025
City Hall Annex
The Colony is throwing a party to kickoff summer with family-friendly activities such as crafts, summer reading signups, treats and more. Visit city services such as the Police, Fire Fighters, Animal Services, and Library services.
Address: 6804 Main Street, The Colony, TX 75056
Hours: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm CST
Fees: FREE
For more information - https://www.visitthecolonytx.com

Book Review - 100 Things to do in Texas before you Die by E.R.Bills

Texas is a huge state (it takes hours to get from one area to another). This book would have been better if there had been a map to illustrate how far apart the sights are from each other. This book was published in 2018 so be sure to verify operating hours and whether the location is still open to visitors (as a lot of businesses were negatively affected by Covid).

This book is separated into useful chapters - Amusements and Entertainment, Parks and Recreation, History and Culture, Food and Drink, Road Trips and Photo Ops.

Try to find a copy in your local library if you can.

Title: 100 Things to do in Texas before you Die
Author: E. R. Bills
ISBN: 978-1-68106-183-2
Pages:178

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Event - #Travel #Texas - #Bandera - Memorial Day Stompede Parade and Market Days - May 23-25, 2025

Bandera, Texas - Memorial Day Stompede Parade and Market Days
May 23-25, 2025
Bandera County Courthouse
No, it's not a typo. Bandera is hosting a STOMPede and parade ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Come out early to get a chuckwagon breakast. Kids will enjoy a cowboy themed playground. Watch the Saturday parade. Then browse all the craft, drink and food vendors. Stay late for the Pro Rodeo (see website for ticket information).
Address: 500 Main St, Bandera, TX
Hours: See Website; Rodeo gates open at 5:30pm CST Friday-Sunday; Saturday parade 11am - 12pm CST; Market Days Saturday 9am - 5pm CST or Sunday 10am - 4pm CST
Fees: Rodeo Tickets can be purchased online.
For more information - https://www.banderacowboycapital.com/events/2025/memorial-day-parade
For more information on Rodeo - https://www.banderaprorodeo.org/

Event - #Travel #Texas - #Hillsboro - ChurroFest - May 17, 2025

Hillsboro, Texas - ChurroFest
May 17, 2025
Hillsboro Downtown District
Head southwest of DFW for a day of family fun. Adults will enjoy the Margarita Walk (purchase a drinking glass and then taste a variety of margaritas). Kids will like the bounce houses, activities, lawn games and more. There will be 12 chorro vendors competing for the 2025 Best Churro Trophy. Throughout the day different bands will entertain guests.
Address: Hillsboro Downtown District
Hours: 10:30am - 10:00pm CST
Fees: Different activities, foods, or drinks have fees (see website)
For more information - https://hillsborochamber.org/churrofest-returns-in-hillsboro-on-saturday-may-17th-and-heres-the-details/

Book Review - 100 Things to do in Dallas Fort Worth before you Die by Tui Snider

Since I live in DFW, I thought this would be a fun book to purchase to get ideas of new things to visit around town. Since this book was published back in 2018, a lot of information is outdated but some of the big sights are still viable. Always check locations before you head out as hours have changed and some places might have been hit hard by Covid. It would have been nice if this book had included a map because Dallas Fort Worth is a large area and locations are very spread out. Keep in mind highways are jam-packed during rush hours in the morning and evening. Weekends are usually decent except during big events (like the State Fair).

Try to find a copy in your local library if you can.

Title: 100 Things to do in Dallas Fort Worth before you Die
Author: Tui Snider
ISBN: 978-1-68106-170-2
Pages:142

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Book Review - The Secret Life of Hidden Places

When I picked up this book, I thought it would be more like a travelogue and offer some unique places to visit. However, I would definitely not consider this a travel guide even though it's been listed in the travel section. Some of the places, like the Winchester Mystery House (https://winchestermysteryhouse.com/) you can visit because they are open to the public and this book offers an interesting overview of the house, Mrs Sarah Winchester, and her obsession with her home.

There are lots of interesting places described in good detail in this book such as The Krazy Kat Klub Speakeasy in Washington DC, The Sleeping Beauty Apartment in Paris, France (a time capsule apartment that had been untouched for 70 years), Labryinths, and much more.

Title: The Secret Life of Hidden Places: Concealed Rooms, Clandestine Passageways, and the Curious Minds That Made Them
Author: Stefan Bachman, April Genevieve Tucholke
ISBN: 978-1-5235-1698-8

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