by Renae Virata

I got a question from a Travelista about finding a bag that would go with any outfit bar-hopping but would also be appropriate for a semi-formal event.  Check out the bags we recommend! Read the rest of this entry »

by Renae Virata

It’s time to break out the cozy sweaters and cords!  Nothing says fall better than a crisp drive through the country’s best display of autumn splendor – New England.

If you are lucky enough to make it to this region of the US in September, October, and November, you can take any one of dozens of recommended fall foliage tours in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont that can range anywhere between 30 to 200+ miles. Read the rest of this entry »

by Laura Milligan

Now that we’ve begun October, we’re well into fall festival time. Whether you plan to hit up an Oktoberfest festival in Torrance, CA, or the famous Leavenworth in Oktoberfest in Washington State; head to Wurstfest in New Braunfels, TX; or just turn your annual pumpkin picking outing into a full day of cider, hay rides and bonfires, you’re probably thinking that your best bet for dressing for the occasion is to pull on your old pair of jeans and tennis shoes. But just because you’re going to be outside doesn’t mean you still can’t look cute and festive, without being corny or frumpy. Read the rest of this entry »

Nothing beats beer and pearls.

by Laura Milligan

New Braunfels, TX; October 30-November 8, 2009

October Average Temperatures: 82 degrees F High, 55 degrees Low

November Average Temperatures: 71 degrees F High, 46 degrees Low

Wurstfest, which takes place in New Braunfels, TX, (between Austin and San Antonio) is an annual folk celebration for the German community in South Texas. Each year, visitors from San Antonio, Austin, Houston and beyond flock to New Braunfels for beer, sausage, musical entertainment and general revelry. Read the rest of this entry »