Travel Blogs from Dallas, United States
I flew by myself!
I flew on a plane by myself! I din't think it would ever happen, but I did. I was scared to death, but after the first one, it wasn't so bad. ...
Everything IS bigger in Texas
... seems to be quite a lot of cafes around, they have great restaurants and everyone so far has been very friendly. The whole state, but Dallas in particular just has a laid back vibe about it that makes us feel at home. I don’t know if Texas has ever ...
Akon
... . We did some drawing, then got around to drinking coffee and getting ready for the con which was about a 30 minute drive into the Dallas CBD. I only once went onto the wrong side of the road, but it was quickly corrected so it was pretty good all in ...
Friends to the Rescue
Half of the flight reservations were paid for today. My hotel costs have graciously been reduced by about 1/2 as well. Three of my friends - the Lion, Tiger, and Panda - have come through with advice or assistance. If you three ...
Home Bittersweet Home
Dear All, Our journey came to an end today after a few trains, planes and automobiles! The experience has been fantastic, and the history has become so real to us. We met fabulous people along the way, grew closer as a family, and truly ...
Preperation for Peru
Four more days until we depart to Peru! The stress is getting high as we get everything ready. From work, to home, to the kids to the trip . . .its alot to prepare for . . nevertheless, we are excited about this adventure! Keep praying for ...
Leaving for a new adventure
I am packed and ready to go. Traveling to Belgrade, Serbia to explore the options to provide humanitarian aid and adopton services to the children in their orphanages. ...
'Dallas in Wanderland': USA Thru the Looking Glass
... characters on the Greyhound, and linked up with a whole tribe of long-lost (well, not really lost) family members in Plano, Dallas. I've also eaten remarkably well, and I've kicked back in the pool, which has been amazing. Ultimately, it's been another ...
Hello welll the first leg of the trip is ...
Hello, Welll the first leg of the trip is over and we're waiting for our flight to London. First class is the way to go. We're in the private "Executive Club" which is only for 1st class passengers. Free everything. From mouthwash to champagne to ...
I'm a sponge.
Hi guys! Okay, so I'll try to update you on last week! Monday I went 'touristing’ through downtown Dallas, went and saw where JFK got shot, I have to say, it’s a very inconspicuous site! They haven’t even marked the window it happened ...
May the Fourth be with you? Memphis, Hot Springs,
... . We overstayed our two hours, so it was time to head off again. We left Hot Springs at 5:20 and our anticipated arrival in Dallas according to the sat-nav is 10:30pm, but that would be 9:30 local time as again there would be an hour time difference in ...
An abortive start...on my way to Tonga
Arrival at the DFW airport to find that, due to "acts of god" (a.k.a. bad weather earlier in the day), various flights were canceled. Result: caused my flight to be overbooked and delayed, I get bumped to the next later flight, which would..."Best ...
Dallashole
... - it's sort of a super-expensive Boots meal deal). I wouldn't have To up the negativity quotient, here's the Top 3 Biggest Dallas Disappointments - the cute redhead who served me at the bookshop not responding to my new 'redheads are amazing' T-shirt ...
DFW/ 8:45am. Do you know where your dad is?
Oh there he is.... standing right next to me with his passport and back pack of snacks going jing a ling a ling. "Starbucks", Starbucks, I need a Starbucks" I think i am going to hear that a lot this week. Ok so we are checked in, bags weighed less ...
Dallas
... glad to get up above 10,000 where I could break out the ipod and the bose headphones. I spent two hours flying from Dallas to Orlando listening to some great tunes, ignoring the constant kicking, and trying to decompress from the events of first Phoenix ...
Vegas or Bust!
My mom and I are off for a fun filled, whirlwind vacation in Vegas. I was offered free rooms and an invitation to a poolside party to celebrate the 4th...so I let the casino twist my arm and I am dragging my mom off for a break from reality in Sin ...
Funny English folk
... very dry and dead, and we've mostly seen ranches and Mexican eateries. Woman in petrol station quizzed us about where we were going (cos we sound funny) and promptly told us to 'be careful' at the state fair. Have now developed a fear of Dallas too ...
Loooong Day con't
... was completely depleted. No IPod's, no Nano's and no Mini's. Not happy Jan! The only place in Terminal D at Dallas airport where one could purchase an IPod was this bloody machine. So we decided to go and drown our sorrows at the Irish ...
Now THAT was interesting!
I'm back from Thailand and had a blast! My journey started in Bangkok on Khao San Road. I am a people-watcher so this was just THE place to be! We perused the street vendors, ALMOST braved the deep-fried scorpion but juuust couldn't do it, and took ...

