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For the best pan dulce, stop at this Johnson City gas station
Every time I pass through Johnson City, I stop at the Dixie Quick Stop. I don’t go for the gas, although sometimes I do fill the tank. I go for the little Mexican bakery tucked inside the worn-out Valero station at 500 U.S. 281. It sells the best pan dulce, or Mexican...
When in Canada, try BeaverTails
Add BeaverTails to the list of Canadian food specialties I taste tested during last week’s trip to Banff. First, I tried poutine - a mound of French fries topped in cheese curds and doused with brown gravy. Then I tried a BeaverTail - a ball of dough hand stretched...
Poutine: French fries, cheese curds and gravy combine for national dish of Canada
Austin prides itself on breakfast tacos and barbecue; Canada swells up at the sight of a plateful of French fries sprinkled with cheese bits and doused with brown gravy. I checked poutine off the must-eat list today, on my first full day in Canada. I ordered the dish...
KLM adds direct flight from Austin to Amsterdam
Looking for a flight to the European city known as the Venice of the North? KLM Royal Dutch Airlines launches a new direct service from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol starting March 28. READ MORE: Ikon Pass adds travel booking...
Breckenridge celebrates 60th anniversary
I spent a whirlwind day last week at Breckenridge Ski Resort, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary season. The resort, known for its high alpine terrain, first opened on Dec. 16, 1961. (That makes it older than me!) It was the first major Colorado resort to...
In Breckenridge, artists transform blocks of snow into sculpture
Huge frozen works of art are rising from blocks of snow in downtown Breckenridge, Colorado. I wandered to the Riverwalk Center after dinner last night to take in some of the sculptures-in-progress. About a dozen teams are competing in this year’s International Snow...
Ten – make that eleven – reasons to love Beaver Creek Mountain
I’m in Colorado, checking out three ski resorts this week. I spent yesterday exploring Beaver Creek, which added 250 acres of new terrain this year. Here are my favorite things about the resort, so far… World class corduroy. OK, honestly, I’m not into groomed runs....
Ikon Pass adds travel booking service to lineup
Add travel planning to the list of benefits for holders of the Ikon Pass. The pass, which costs $1,149 for adults, provides access to 47 ski resorts in the United States and beyond. The new Ikon Pass Travel service allows pass holders to book airfare, hotels, and...
At Denver VanGogh show, a long-time fan gets a taste of home
My mom, a career librarian, so admires Vincent Van Gogh that she modeled a room in her house after his painting, “Bedroom in Arles.” It was perfect, down to the red blanket folded at the end of the narrow bed, water pitcher on a small table, and wicker chair against...
Capturing the magic at Omni Barton Creek Resort’s Holiday in the Hills
I’m watching children –– several who are sporting sticky s’mores smiles –– spin and dance to the tunes of “Frosty the Snowman” as snow flurries fall from the sky and Cowboy Santa waves to the crowd at Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa. Here in Austin, Christmas magic...
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