Art & Travel

Dec 8, 2022
8 min

K.Co's Favorite Finds 2022

Every year, we love to share some of our favorite encounters in our many travels over the previous 12 months. The finds can encompass...

Jun 3, 2022
3 min

Texas Travel Blog: Field Notes Vol. 5

A randomized round-up of interesting things we've seen, tried, learned and experienced on the way from here to there, in small towns in...

Jun 2, 2022
3 min

Travel Planner - East Texas Guide

Monthly editors' picks and recommendations for places to eat, stay, see and experience in small towns in America and places off the...

Apr 16, 2022
3 min

Field Notes Vol. 1

A random round-up of interesting things we've seen, tried, learned and experienced on the way from here to there. Refreshing,...

Apr 5, 2022
4 min

Day Trip: Palestine, Athens and Canton

Some of the best things to see driving through Palestine, Athens and Canton, Texas. If you're driving through the piney woods in the...

Mar 16, 2022
2 min

Passing Through: Lampasas, Texas

Things to see and do when passing through Lampasas, Texas From our first visit, we were charmed by Lampasas. We first drove through it on...

Feb 9, 2022
5 min

Local Guide: One Night in Shreveport, LA

Local Guide: One night in Shreveport, Louisiana beyond the casinos. Art, food and local shopping in downtown Shreveport-Bossier

Jan 20, 2022
4 min

Local Guide: Half-Day in Baton Rouge, LA

Some of the best things to do with four hours in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. If you're driving through Baton Rouge, Louisiana, plan some...

Dec 27, 2021
3 min

K.Co's Favorite Finds: 2021

Every place that we visit is special and unique. And, as we wind down the year and get ready to focus on a new one, we return with...

Jul 1, 2021
2 min

Passing Through: Mineola, Texas

Things to see and do on a quick stop in Mineola, Texas Mineola is a small east Texas town with an interesting main street, and has the...

Jun 22, 2021
1 min

Passing Through: Grand Saline, Texas

If you like salt, here's your happy place. Grand Saline, a small town in East Texas, is located just off highway 80 in Van Zandt County...

May 11, 2021
2 min

Natural Beauty in East Texas

As the open road and great outdoors beckon, it's good to know that some of the best destinations in Texas can be experienced for free!...

Apr 26, 2021
2 min

Passing Through: Irish Influence and Colorful Art in Center, Texas

Center, Texas in Shelby County has one of the most interesting courthouses that we have encountered on our travels. As James says, it's...

Apr 19, 2021
2 min

Passing Through: History, Nature and Gothic Structures in San Augustine

San Augustine is in far east Texas, roughly a half-hour from the Louisiana border. It's a small town - the population in 2019 was 1,1889,...

Jan 26, 2021
3 min

Art, Pie and More Art in Palestine and Athens, Texas

Just before Christmas, we spent a day exploring Palestine and Athens, Texas. Both are within two hours of Dallas, a pleasantly circuitous...

Dec 10, 2020
2 min

Art, Nature and Cheesecake in East Texas

Our recent art adventure took us through Mount Pleasant, Pittsburg, Linden, Caddo Lake/Uncertain and Marshall. It was a big day with lots...

Nov 30, 2020
1 min

Murals and Meat Church in Waxahachie

Learn where to find the best art galleries, public art and other creative points of interest in Waxahachie, Texas.

Aug 20, 2020
4 min

Safer Art Adventuring

"Art is to console those who are broken by life.” ― Vincent van Gogh While "broken by life" feels a little melodramatic, I do...

Apr 30, 2020
6 min

Virtual Art Tour: Philadelphia, PA

Visit a new art community without leaving home with this Philadelphia online art tour! Thanks to online museum art collections and...

Apr 14, 2020
6 min

Virtual Art Tour: Minneapolis - Saint Paul

Visit a new art community without leaving home in this Twin Cities online art tour! Thanks to online museum art collections and gallery...