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Cynthia J. Drake

Cynthia loves wandering off the beaten path to small Texas towns in search of great stories. She also enjoys traveling with her two sons. 

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Road Trips

Boogie-Woogie Through a Weekend Getaway in Marshall

By Cynthia J. Drake
December 1, 2025

Lodging

Rest Up at These Rejuvenating Texas Spas and Resorts

By Cynthia J. Drake
November 18, 2025

Lodging

Have a Gourd Night at These Texas Inns

By Cynthia J. Drake
October 9, 2025

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Lodging

Stay in the Waco Home Where Elvis Slept

By Cynthia J. Drake
September 24, 2025
A man leans out the doors of a green trolley

Road Trips

Seven Reasons to Visit The Woodlands Now

By Cynthia J. Drake
February 27, 2025
A person holds a large white record reading 'Mahalia Jackson: The World's Greatest Gospel Singer'

Music

Preserving Traditional Black Gospel Music

By Cynthia J. Drake
January 2, 2025
A holiday ornament made of twinkly lights and a star sits in front of a hotel entryway with other light displays

Lodging

Ring in the Holidays at These Texas Hotels

By Cynthia J. Drake
November 25, 2024
Two people sit in Adirondack chairs on a porch with two dogs

Lodging

Pets Can Join the Fun at These Dog-Friendly Hotels

By Cynthia J. Drake
November 1, 2024
The exterior of a seafoam green hotel with white shutters and palm trees

Lodging

Small Town Stays with Big Histories

By Cynthia J. Drake
August 8, 2024
A gray exterior of a building with beams above and a warm interior

Lodging

Create Lasting Memories at These Family-Friendly Resorts

By Cynthia J. Drake
May 24, 2024
A tall neon red hotel sign reading "Motel" in front of a starry sky

Lodging

Four Texas Hotels and Resorts With Plenty of Star Power

By Cynthia J. Drake
April 17, 2024

Like a Local

Experience Harlingen in the Rio Grande Valley Like a Local

By Cynthia J. Drake
March 20, 2024
A little boy on an ice slide with candy cane rails

Keep Your Kids Entertained With These Texas Holiday Activities

By Cynthia J. Drake
November 22, 2023
An overhead view of numerous colorful dishes on earth-toned plates and a wooden table

Fuel

Lubbock’s Culinary Evolution Brings Something New to the Table

By Cynthia J. Drake
October 24, 2023

Get Your Money’s Worth at these Historic Texas Bank Hotels

By Cynthia J. Drake
October 6, 2023
A small wooden basket with a wrapper reading "Texas Oysters" in the foreground, a man shucks oysters and works with other seafood in the background

Fuel

Restoring Gulf Coast Barrier Reefs One Oyster Shell at a Time

By Cynthia J. Drake
September 19, 2023
The front entrance to The Kendall, a hotel painted white with a black-and-white portico and a logo featuring a sheep with the words "The Kendall Hill Country Inn Est. 1859." A rusted metal statue of a buffalo is in front of the entrance.

Stay in a Former Lutheran Chapel at The Kendall in Boerne

By Cynthia J. Drake
August 31, 2023
Sliced turkey alongside paper boats of green beans, mac and cheese, and mashed potato

Barbecue

Coastal Que BBQ Is the Freshest Catch in Matagorda

By Cynthia J. Drake
June 27, 2023

Like a Local

Saddle Up in Bandera, the Cowboy Capital of the World

By Cynthia J. Drake
June 27, 2023
Kids arrive for an overnight adventure at Rancho Cortez.

8 Overnight Adventures to Do with Kids this Summer

By Cynthia J. Drake
June 12, 2023
A cocktail with a salted rim and lime and strawberry garnishes

Six Essential San Antonio Cocktails to Try This Summer

By Cynthia J. Drake
May 6, 2023

Fuel

Project Pollo’s Plans to Take Its Vegan Chicken National

By Cynthia J. Drake
September 29, 2022
A group of people in t-shirts and jeans sit in front of a large wooden sign reading "HUGS"

Fuel

Nonprofit Hugs Café in McKinney Offers More Than Sandwiches and Cookies

By Cynthia J. Drake
December 23, 2021
Bright red fireworks illuminate the back of a purple-white building with a crowd of people in front

Road Trips

Have Yourself a Merry Little Weekend in the ‘Christmas Capital of Texas’

By Cynthia J. Drake
November 24, 2021

Fuel

Carnitas Is the ‘Only Thing’ on the Menu at This San Antonio Restaurant

By Cynthia J. Drake
September 23, 2021
A brightly colored ice cream cone with strawberries and a pink spoon

9 Unusual Ice Cream Flavors to Try in Texas This Summer

By Cynthia J. Drake
August 13, 2021
hotel, lubbock, sunset, exterior

One Travel Writer’s Journey to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine Led to One of Her Most Memorable Texas Trips

By Cynthia J. Drake
April 6, 2021

The Owners of This San Antonio Bakery Are Carrying On Their Mother’s Legacy

By Cynthia J. Drake
March 26, 2020
A thin passageway in an old jailhouse

Discover Granbury’s haunted history in a courthouse square tour

By Cynthia J. Drake
September 19, 2017

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