Anyone exploring Texas should definitely make a detour to the fourth largest city in the USA. With the Space Center, the Museum of Natural Science and the Houston Zoo, Houston offers three of the most famous attractions in the state of Texas. In our travel report, we show you everything we experienced in 3 days in Houston. Things to know about Houston Houston is located in the south-east of the US state of Texas, close to the Gulf Coast, and …
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Space Center Houston – Dive into the world of space travel
Houston – you inevitably associate it with NASA and the associated Space Center. The name alone brings to mind legendary radio messages (“Houston, we have a problem“), rocket launches and the infinite expanses of space. So it was clear to us that while we were in town, a visit to the Space Center Houston was a must. Find out how we liked the NASA visitor center in our travel report. Interesting facts about the Space Center Houston Space Center Houston …
» Read the full blog postGalveston Island travelogue – beach vacation & attractions
We spent 3 days on Galveston Island, because during our 3-week round trip through Texas we couldn’t miss a stop on the Gold Coast. We’ll tell you how we liked the island and what we did in our travel report. Interesting facts about Galveston Island Galveston Island is located off the Texas Gulf Coast, around an hour south-east of Houston. The narrow barrier island, which is around 43 kilometers long and up to 5 kilometers wide, covers an area of …
» Read the full blog postTop 10 attractions in San Antonio: River Walk, Alamo & more
During our round trip through Texas we spent 4 days visiting the city of San Antonio. According to “Travel + Leisure“, San Antonio is one of the most beautiful cities in the USA – and we can absolutely confirm that. We particularly liked downtown with its beautiful River Walk and the San Antonio Missions. You can find out more about the city and the most famous top 10 sights & attractions that we visited in our travel report. Things to …
» Read the full blog postSeaWorld & the Aquatica water park in San Antonio (Texas)
What could be better on a hot summer’s day in Texas than taking the kids to a water park and then exploring an amusement park? This combination can be found perfectly at SeaWorld & Aquatica San Antonio. Having previously explored SeaWorld Orlando and SeaWorld San Diego, we were excited to see what we could experience here. SeaWorld and Aquatica San Antonio (Texas) SeaWorld San Antonio and the adjacent Aquatica water park together form one of the largest leisure and adventure …
» Read the full blog postUNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas? San Antonio Missions (USA)
When we were planning our trip to Texas, we were looking for UNSECO World Heritage Sites that we could incorporate into our itinerary. The USA currently has 24 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These sites include a variety of natural and cultural monuments, from national parks to historic cities. But there is actually just one UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas: the San Antonio Missions. This makes the missions the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in the whole State of Texas …
» Read the full blog postLuckenbach in Texas – A German ghost town in the USA
Luckenbach in the US state of Texas is a small town with a rich history dating back to the middle of the 19th century. The town was founded in 1849 by German immigrants who came to Texas to start a new life. The name “Luckenbach” comes from the German word for “Luckenbach” or “Lückenbach”, which refers to the geographical features. The original settlement consisted of a small number of buildings, including a post office and a department store, which served …
» Read the full blog postFredericksburg & Luckenbach – 2 German cities in Texas
You can find a little piece of Germany in Texas in the two towns of Fredericksburg and Luckenbach, which are about an hour’s drive north of San Antonio. We find it exciting that around 2.3 million of the 30 million inhabitants of Texas have German roots. And we sensed this during our tours of the two towns, because no matter who we spoke to… they all had acquaintances or ancestors with German roots. Crazy! Things to know about Fredericksburg in …
» Read the full blog postAustin – Sights & Attractions in the capital of Texas
Austin, the capital of the US state of Texas, was the next stop on our round trip through Texas. The city on the Colorado River combines modern life with typical Texan charm and offers a diverse mix of culture, nature and technology. It is known for its relaxed lifestyle and is now one of the fastest growing cities in the USA. Things to know about Austin – the capital of Texas Austin is located in the center of Texas on …
» Read the full blog postFossil Rim Wildlife Center – A safari with giraffes in Texas
After exploring Dallas for five days, we continued on towards Austin in our rental car. As we still had plenty of time before check-in time at our next accommodation, we made a stopover at the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center on the way. In this article, we tell you all about what you can experience and see here. Interesting facts about the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center The Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is a conservation center in North Texas, near the town …
» Read the full blog postFort Worth – Cowboy feeling in the Wild West (Texas)
The city of Fort Worth was the second stop on our round trip through Texas after Dallas. We were particularly looking forward to the Fort Worth Stockyards, where modernity meets the Wild West. The famous Cattle Drive can be admired here twice a day, attracting thousands of visitors to the city all year round. Things to know about the city of Fort Worth The city of Fort Worth is located in the north of Texas and is part of the …
» Read the full blog postDallas – Most famous sights and photo spots (Texas)
The city of Dallas was the starting point for our three-week round trip through Texas. Dallas is best known for the television series of the same name “Dallas” (1978 to 1991) and the assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963. But this city in Texas has much more to offer. In our travel report, we show you everything we saw and experienced during our 5 days in Dallas. Things to know about Dallas Dallas is one of the largest cities …
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