Free Things to Enjoy on Galveston Island

Here are some of my favorite free things to do on Galveston Island.

The Adventures of a Flying Horse

Ok, so picture me as a flying horse… I just returned from yet another European trip where I discovered that … More

Cold but sunny and overall pretty. I walked around, window shopped, bought two French novels, ate good things. It was … More

In which the oysters taste like sea here, which is colder and saltier than the Gulf of Mexico. Also, someone … More

In which I’m jet lagged but having a great time, eating all the pastries, riding the Metro, and carefully scouring … More

To truly appreciate this story, you might want to read The Adventures of Miss Vulpe first, though Magic Lessons for … More

It’s sunny and warm here in Amsterdam. I’m drifting in and out of jet lag, but I did get to … More

Today I drove to Port Arthur to have lunch with an old friend. Let it be known and well understood … More

We woke up in the plush luxury of our bed at the Tremont House with oil rigs and cruise ships … More

Every now and then you have to take your dog to a fancy hotel and build her a pillow fort. … More