Miles away and already in love with what’s coming The trio is parked at a rest stop on I-35, 20 miles out from San Antonio. They can see the glow of the city on the horizon. Benson reads one more fact. Shibee writes in her journal. Fenway eats the last of the...
The official plan — subject to change immediately After all the research, the trio presents their hour-by-hour 48-hour San Antonio itinerary. The Alamo in the morning, puffy tacos for lunch, the missions in the afternoon, Riverwalk dinner, and more. A genuinely useful...
Hotels, Airbnbs & the great accommodation debate The trio debates where to stay in San Antonio — on the Riverwalk (Benson), in Southtown for the local vibe (Shibee), or wherever is cheapest (Fenway). A helpful guide to San Antonio’s neighborhoods and...
What happens when the Riverwalk lights up Austin had Sixth Street — what does San Antonio have? The trio researches the nightlife, the River Walk at night, the best mariachi spots, rooftop bars, and the famous Friday night scene on the Riverwalk. Shibee is already...
The great San Antonio food research expedition San Antonio is widely considered the Tex-Mex capital of the world. The trio researches the must-try dishes — puffy tacos, chili gravy enchiladas, tamales — and builds a restaurant hit list. Fenway nominates himself as...
Planning a UNESCO World Heritage Site visit The San Antonio Missions are a UNESCO World Heritage Site — four missions stretching 9 miles along the San Antonio River. The trio researches the trail, whether to walk or bike it, and what to look for at each mission....
Finding the spots that don’t make the brochures Shibee leads the research on San Antonio’s hidden gems — the Pearl District, the San Fernando Cathedral, the quirky Southtown arts scene, and the local neighborhoods that tourists often skip. A post about...
The great San Antonio food research expedition San Antonio is widely considered the Tex-Mex capital of the world. The trio researches the must-try dishes — puffy tacos, chili gravy enchiladas, tamales — and builds a restaurant hit list. Fenway nominates himself as...
Planning the perfect Paseo del Río experience The trio researches the famous San Antonio River Walk — what sections to visit, best times of day, restaurant picks, and whether the boat tours are worth it. Fenway is already planning dinner reservations. Shibee is...
Researching Texas’s most iconic landmark Benson goes full historian mode on the Battle of the Alamo. Fenway gets the timeline confused. Shibee draws a map. The trio researches what to know before visiting — the history, the myths, what’s worth reading, and...
