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🌮There’s a TACO TRAIL in Texas!! Spent a we 🌮There’s a TACO TRAIL in Texas!! 
Spent a weekend in @visitbrownsvilletx The Taco capital of Texas! It is home to some amazing taquerias, and I knew I wanted to visit as many as possible. If you dare, dine at all 12 stops and receive an official Taco Trail t-shirt!
1️⃣ @labarradeltaco.tx - Your local Mexican chic taqueria. There’s taco wings, cute decor, and most importantly delicious tacos! Get the al pastor and the pollo pibil, SO good!
2️⃣ @chirinasfishtacos - Literally the world’s best fish tacos and cucumber limeade. I didn’t think fish tacos could taste this good. 🤤
3️⃣Vera’s Backyard Bar-B-Que - has won so many awards including the America’s Classics award by the James Beard Foundation. We got the barbacoa de cachete cooked in an underground pit and loved that it wasn’t greasy.
4️⃣ @elultimotacotaqueria - for classic street tacos! My favorite was the barbacoa tacos! 
5️⃣ @calacastacosbeer - Get the bistec tacos and the limonadas preparadas! 
🔜Stay tuned for more things to do in Brownsville!
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✨Girl’s Night at @gjtaverndowntown Okay I’ ✨Girl’s Night at @gjtaverndowntown 
Okay I’m obsessed with how cute GJ Tavern is! Which FYI, is also perfect for date night. We got some drinks and of course I had to get the “Big Bend” with mezcal and shared some appetizers, the crispy duck fat potatoes were 🤤, and shared some entrees, highly recommend the brick chicken, it was SO juicy! 
🔜Save this post for your next girl’s or date night in downtown Houston! Thanks for inviting me @pcinfluence 
📍GJ Tavern in downtown Houston, Texas. 
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PLANO ROUNDUP @visitplano WHAT TO DO 1️⃣ Vis PLANO ROUNDUP @visitplano 
WHAT TO DO
1️⃣ Visit the free Interurban Railway Museum in downtown Plano.
2️⃣ Swim in the iconic Texas Pool *opens Memorial Day
3️⃣ Go mural hopping, starting at the butterfly wings next to Francescas at Shops at Legacy.
4️⃣Zip lines & treetop adventures at Go Ape Plano
5️⃣ Hike to the Observation Tower at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
6️⃣ Hit the trails at the beautiful Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve
7️⃣ Shop, dine, and check out the photo ops at Legacy West Plano.
WHERE TO EAT
1️⃣ Rooftop views & pizza at Urban Crust, the bread they bring out is amazing!
2️⃣Brunch at The Biscuit Bar, the house-made sauce is delicious!
3️⃣Grab a coffee at Golden Boy Plano and @1418coffee 
4️⃣Dinner at Bavette Grill *get the deviled eggs located at the @boardwalkgranitepark 
5️⃣ A Texas comfort dinner at @Haywireplano 
6️⃣ Stop by @Legacyfoodhall for over 20+ eateries & bars
WHERE TO STAY
1️⃣ The beautiful Marriott Dallas/Plano Legacy Town Center, located steps from The Shops at Legacy! Make sure to get breakfast at the hotel at Copper Creek for some Texas-shaped waffles.
🔜Save this post for your next trip to Plano!
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⚽️DALE @HOUSTONDYNAMO I can’t believe this ⚽️DALE @HOUSTONDYNAMO 
I can’t believe this was my first time at a Dynamo game! Thank you for having me! We had so much fun exploring the new East Club, an all-inclusive experience with premium food options, beer and wine! Our favorite of the night were the carnitas tacos 🤤
It was nice to see the renovated open air stadium and the new vendors like Trill Burgers, Roostar Vietnamese Grill, Elotes Bravos and so much more! Can’t wait to go back for another game!
And don’t forget to get a photo at the coolest mural by @capdavjon
📍@ShellEnergystadium 
🔜Tag who you want to go to a game with! 
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🌸HIDDEN GEM 1hr from Houston @coastalprairiecon 🌸HIDDEN GEM 1hr from Houston @coastalprairieconservancy
The perfect break from the city and a change of scenery from your usual trails. Choose from two different trails, the 1.5-mile Ann Hamilton Trail and 1.3-mile South Trail. 
One of the many benefits of the prairie is that it helps with flooding around Houston – absorbing three swimming pools of water per acre during a rain event!
🔜Save this for the next time you’re looking for a unique outdoor experience! 
⏰Open Tuesdays, Fridays, & Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM
📍Ann Hamilton Trail at the Indiangrass Preserve 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484
🌱Volunteer opportunities like Stewardship Saturdays & public events like the annual Putting Down Roots are perfect ways to get involved in conservation and help with climate change! 
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10 THINGS TO DO IN PLANO 1️⃣ Swim in the icon 10 THINGS TO DO IN PLANO
1️⃣ Swim in the iconic @the_texas_pool *opens Memorial Day
2️⃣ Zipline at @goapeplano
3️⃣ Hike at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
4️⃣ Go mural hopping starting at @shopsatlegacy
5️⃣ Stroll @downtownPlano & eat at @urbancrust
6️⃣ Visit the free Interurban Railway Museum
7️⃣ Grab coffee at @goldenboyplano
8️⃣ Dinner at @bavettegrill *get the deviled eggs located at the @boardwalkgranitepark 
9️⃣ Check out this photo op at @legacywestplano then shop & dine.
🔟 Stay at @marriottlegacy & get the Texas-shaped waffle at Copper Creek! 
Stay tuned for a post on more things to do in Plano.
🔜Save this post for your next trip to Plano!
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🍹Cinco de Mayo with @drinkpicadas #sponsored I 🍹Cinco de Mayo with @drinkpicadas #sponsored
I found your new favorite Mexican Aguas Frescas + piquete. Picadas comes in 3 different flavors, Guava, Limonada, and Mango. I literally don’t even have a favorite because you can taste the real fruit and Mexican agave in each one!
🛍️Currently only sold at H-E-B in Texas
🧂Chili Lime Salt packet is included
🇲🇽 Hecho en México
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🤠CHEERS FROM WACO This was my 4th time in Waco 🤠CHEERS FROM WACO
This was my 4th time in Waco & I was SO excited to check off more items from my Waco bucket list! Check out my stories & blog post for more details.
WHAT TO DO
1️⃣ Go mural hopping! Find the Cheers from Waco mural at Bicycle World & the Waco Y'all Mural right across from it.
2️⃣ You HAVE to do a Horseback ride at sunset at Brazos Bluffs Ranch, trust me!
3️⃣ Go on a food tour with Waco Food Tours for some amazing hidden gems!
4️⃣ Visit the Waco Mammoth National Monument to see mammoth fossils!!
5️⃣ Learn about the African American history in Waco starting with the Doris Miller Memorial who served valiantly during World War II.
6️⃣ Take a self guided Latino History Tour starting at St. Francis on the Brazos. Reminds me so much of the missions in San Antonio!
7️⃣ If you love live music stop by Bridge Street Plaza every Saturday thru July 1st for the Levitt AMP Waco series.
8️⃣ Kayak or paddle board the Brazos with @puravidapaddlewaco 
WHERE TO EAT/DRINK 
1️⃣ Grab an appetizer & a drink at Maria Mezcaleria. Highly recommend La Guera if you like mezcal!
2️⃣ Brunch at Pignetti's Waco.
3️⃣ Coffee at @BittyandBeauscoffee, @FabledBookshop & Coffee, & @CommonGroundswaco
4️⃣ Lunch at Union Hall, I tried @pupusaparadise254 & @honest.juicery for açaí bowls & both were 👌🏼
5️⃣ Drinks at @onedaywaco, @undercroftwaco, @stayclassywaco, & @huacolounge
6️⃣ Grab a beer at Brotherwell Brewing.
WHERE TO STAY
1️⃣ There are plenty of Airbnb or hotel options but I had a chance to stay at the NEW Element Waco hotel. Loved how modern it was & that it was located right across from Magnolia Table.
🔜Be sure to add Waco to your bucket list & save this for your next trip!
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A day at Disney World’s Flower & Garden Festival at Epcot

May 16, 2021      Leave a Comment

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A Day At Disney World's Flower & Garden Festival at Epcot 2021

I was so excited to spend a day at Disney World’s Flower & Garden Festival at Epcot, which runs March 3-July 5, 2021.

I will be covering what to skip on (what I tried and will say PASS on), what are the MUST haves, what I wish I had tried, and what to expect and other tips on how to make your experience at Epcot Flower & Garden Festival a great one!

WHAT TO EXPECT

Short answer, flowers, lots of flowers. 

No but really, you will see lots of beautiful colorful flowers and also topiaries. Look out for these sculptures made out of plants shaped like Disney characters, gardens and wildlife habitats.

Also note to pick up a Festival Passport at the entrance. It has all the details on Topiaries, entertainment, food, drinks etc. I would say to stop and take a moment and look over it and highlight what you want to try.  Make a game plan! 

Click here for the full list, so you can start making plans from home!

FYI: As Disney is operating at limited capacity, make sure to check Park availability here before booking your flight and ticket to Disney.

Here are a couple of my favorite Topiaries below. Click here for a full list.

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Epcot Flower & Garden Festival 2021 France topiary
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Epcot Flower & Garden Festival 2021 UK topiary

What to get

Epcot Flower & Garden Festival 2021 France food goat cheese tart

Here is a list of my favorites and MUST haves at The Flower & Garden Festival.

FRANCE

Get the Tarte aux Oignons Caramelises et Chevre (Goat cheese tart), you will NOT be disappointed. I mean anything with goat cheese is good right?

JAPAN

Get the Frushi, it’s pretty much fruit sushi, so good and refreshing!

ITALY

We tried the Arancini, fried risotto balls, and they were SO good. 

Epcot Flower & Garden Festival 2021 Japan frushi

What I wanted to try

CHINA

House-made Crab and Cheese Wontons and I’m a sucker for vodka sodas and this Kung Fu Punch adds mango syrup and orange juice, yes please!

GERMANY

Potato Pancakes with house made apple sauce or with caramelized ham, onions, and herb sour cream, I am SOLD.

FRANCE

I love Rose and regret not trying the VeRy Raspberry, rose wine with natural raspberry flavor, and the La Vie en Rose Frozen slushy, which contains vodka and St. Germain.

NEAR MOUSE GEAR

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company near Mouse Gear has a Bloomin Berry, Frozen lemon and blackberry syrup with a splash of Vodka.

 

What to skip on

MEXICO

We tried the Tostada de Cochinita & Taco Vampiro. They were both good but nothing to rave about so I would say, SKIP! Although, if you still want to try one, I did prefer the tostada over the taco.

I also tried the Passion fruit margarita. Sounds great right? Wrong! It tasted like margarita mix with a slight fruitier flavor, I couldn’t even finish it, SKIP!

I do want to point out I have had my fair share of Mexican food as I am Mexican and I live in Texas, which has a lot of great Mexican food as well. 

ITALY

We tried the Margherita pizza and it was good but nothing to rave about or go out of your way for, PASS and try something else.

 

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In conclusion

If you are planning on being at Disney World March 3 – July 5, I hope you get a chance to spend a day at Disney World’s Flower & Garden Festival at Epcot.

I hope you have a brief idea on what to expect, what to get, and what to skip on. If y’all have any questions let me know in the comments!

Is the Flower & Garden Festival on your list to visit?

If you are interested on learning more of how traveling to Disney during a pandemic is like click here to read my post.

& For more information on the Flower & Garden Festival check out my friends Tanna's blog post here which goes into more detail on the food & even shopping!

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