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- Alencon is only 200km away from Paris. It takes 2.5hrs to drive the 200km from Paris to Alencon. It’s a reasonable distance for a weekend. You’ll mostly take the N12, the national road which is a nicer drive than the motorway.
- Alencon has a stunning historical town centre. You’ll find a mix of Medieval, Gothic and Renaissance architecture as you walk around town. The Basilica has original touches from English influences.
- You can stay somewhere special. Because Alencon is not in a popular touristy area, some impressive accommodations are available at a reasonable price.
- Alencon made it to the UNESCO list. The UNESCO recognises the expertise of Alencon for lace-making. Alencon lace-making craft expertise started in the 17th century when Colbert, Louis XIV’s dynamic minister for enterprise, opened a factory there.
- Texas’ food is some of the best in the USA. It’s impossible to write a post about the best reasons to visit Texas without waxing poetic about the food.
- Interesting sights are lurking in the small towns. The best small towns in Texas may just be ones that you’ve never heard of before! READ NEXT. 15 Dreamy Texas Honeymoon Destinations (+ Romantic Resorts!)
- Texas is home to 16 destinations managed by the National Park Service. If you’re not from around here, you may not have heard of Texas’ two national parks, Big Bend National Park and Guadalupe Mountain National Park–but they’re both absolutely stunning.
- … including a UNESCO World Heritage Site! San Antonio’s collection of Spanish missions is not only a national historic park, they make up the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas!
Mar 21, 2024 · The second-largest state in the USA (surpassed only by Alaska), Texas is filled with delightful things to see, do and experience. Comprised of seven distinct regions, the Lone Star state offers ...
Mar 30, 2024 · Texas, known as the Lone Star State, offers a distinctive mix of cultural richness, historical depth, and natural beauty. Its landscape ranges from vibrant urban centers to serene rural areas under vast, starry skies. The state provides a variety of experiences reflecting its diverse character. This overview highlights reasons to explore Texas, emphasizing its unique attractions and the wide ...
6 days ago · The classic US road trip is an idyllic way to experience the Lone Star State. Whether it’s a visit to an iconic landmark if you’re a history buff, a chance to shop til you drop (tax-free, woohoo) in Houston or Dallas, or nabbing tickets to an enriching concert or weekend festival in Austin, there’s something oh-so Texas for everyone.
- Texas Is Diverse!
- Texas-Sized Is Not A joke. Texas Is huge. More Than You’D Think.
- Texas Barbecue Is A Religion. and We’Re Fanatics.
- Tex Mex Is from Breakfast to Dinner.
- You Are The Donut to My Kolache (and Klobasnik)!
- Chicken Fried Steak Is Steak. and Chicken Fried Chicken Is Well, Chicken!
- “The only Way to See Texas Is on A Road Trip”
- “There Is Really No Other Place You’D Rather Fill Up Than Buc-Ee’S”
- “The Texas Pride Is A Very Real Thing”
- “…..So Is The Famous Southern Hospitality”
Texas is cowboys riding on horses into the sunset. Texas is a sea of gorgeous blue wildflowers. Texas is amazing restaurants and food trucks in Dallas. Texas is Houston’s ever-growing skyline and the colorful riverboats on the San Antonio Riverwalk. Texas is the rust colored chasm of Palo Duro Canyon. Texas is the powdery soft beaches of the Gulf C...
This one stereotype is true. Everything is really bigger in Texas. You will be continually surprised by the size of things – whether it’s sprawling cities, number of freeway lanes, portion sizes in restaurants, enormous ranches, and off course – the enormous distances! How does that matters? Don’t expect to see Texas in one bucket list trip, it’s i...
Yes, the rumors are true. Texans take their barbecue very seriously. So please don’t come and say, “I’ve tried barbecue but not in Texas.” (Yes, I have out of friends who said this) When we say barbecue we mean Texas style barbecue, specifically brisket. Brisket is the undisputed king of Texas barbecue, and you’ll often hear phrases like “fatty” or...
The other cuisine that you must try while in Texas is Tex-Mex food. This is not just a meal but an entire experience. You can have Tex-Mex for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. Looking for the perfect late night snack after spending a night of drinking and dancing? Hit a taco truck! Tex-Mex is a fusion cuisine that evolved in Texas during the 19...
If you’re new to Texas, you will see donut stores on every corner. Many of them are Asian-run and along with donuts, sell kolaches too. In fact, donuts and kolaches are our favorite breakfast foods and rank right at the top with breakfast tacos! The kolaches sold in this shops have sausages stuffed in slightly sweet dough. You can get several varia...
This one confused me for a long time. After some tries, I got chicken fried steak but what the heck was chicken fried chicken and how was it different from regular fried chicken?! The first time we saw chicken fried steak on a menu we spent a good hour wondering what the heck it was. Turns out, it’s just breaded and fried steak. It’s called that be...
Texas is huge and has almost no public transport. You do need a car to get everywhere and yes expect to spend lots of time in traffic during rush hour. Even the big cities of Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio are best seen by driving your own car around the attractions. Most of the things to do are spread far and wide from each other plus th...
Your car and your stomach both, we mean! See the beaver wearing the red hat along the highways? That’s Buc-ee’s! Buc-ee’s is a Texas institution. It is everywhere and it is so much more than just a gas station. Some of the Buc-ee’s that we have visited are bigger than the Walmarts in the Midwest. They sell everything from food, souvenirs, clothes, ...
All the legends about Texan pride are pretty much true. The swagger, the drawl, the immense pride in everything Texan from BBQ to oil and from the music to the rodeo is quite real. Texas might not have been a republic for over a hundred years but if you hear a Texan talk about it, it might as well have been yesterday. When we say ‘Remember the Alam...
Texans are very friendly and will wave at you every once in a while. They will say hello and ask you how you’re doing. They will chat you up and ask you questions: where you are from, what you are doing in Texas, and what do you plan to see on your trip. They will give their recommendations on restaurants, destinations, hikes, and even shopping. Th...
Oct 5, 2023 · Best time to visit Texas. Spring: March and April bring colorful wildflowers (indigo-hued bluebonnets, red-and-yellow Indian blankets) to the highways and backroads in Central Texas. In Austin ...
