Ever considered a trip to Mexico City? You should. Great food, incredible history, fun nightlife and shopping. I rolled (literally) through the city's beautiful La Condesa neighborhood on my last trip. Visit trendy boutiques, dine al fresco and enjoy all…
There seems to be a dating app or website for every type of person. So why not make one for National Parks? Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and Yosemite are like the rock stars and supermodels of the dating world—sexy, sure, but…
Love live music, but late nights? Check out Jo's Sinner's Brunch. I had the great pleasure of meeting up with local musician Kinky Friedman for brunch. He introduced me to the south Austin speedball - a long neck beer and a…
I am a huge fan of the National Parks. From hiking to biking, kayaking and stargazing, reconnecting with nature is my happy place. As it turns out, there’s some science behind that. A little fresh air—to walk, to play, and…
Fresh herbs, grilled meats, and slightly dangerous open flames: what's not to like about eating in Hanoi's Old Quarter? On this trip, I sampled Bun Cha, a popular barbecue pork dish.
I have some BIG news: I'm filming a brand new travel show for PBS! The new series, called Samantha Brown's Places to Love, kicks off in Texas. From there, we're taking this show all over the planet, highlighting incredible destinations…
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Just one of the many reasons I look to Instagram to inspire my next vacation. From professional travel photographers that inspire aspirational wanderlust to bloggers who make easy weekend trips feel…
Dancing with the Garifuna remains one of my most incredible Central American travel experiences. If you're not familiar, the Garifuna are of West African, Central African, Island Carib, and Arawak descent. Since the late 1700s, the Garifuna people have called…
Kansas City is an under-appreciated destination. There’s incredible jazz, beautiful parks (fact: Swope Park is twice the size of Central Park!), and of course, great food. Did you know KC has more barbecue restaurants per capita than any other US…
Nothing says vacation like laying in a hammock. However, on my trip to Myrtle Beach, I almost left concussed rather than relaxed. Good thing I had a local who could teach me how to never make this mistake again! I…