• Blog
  • Destinations
    • Caribbean
      • Aruba
    • Central America
      • Belize
      • Costa Rica
    • Europe
      • England
      • France
    • South America
      • Ecuador
    • USA
      • Florida
      • Louisiana
      • New York
      • Tennessee
      • Texas
  • Resources
    • How to Get a Passport
    • How to Get the Cheapest Flights on Southwest Airlines
  • About Me
  • Work With Me

Fat Dragon Cantonese Cuisine in Austin

January 8, 2020 by alongforadventure Leave a Comment

fat dragon austin

I had the pleasure of visiting Fat Dragon in north Austin over the past weekend, and the decision is final: Fat Dragon is the best Chinese food in Austin. Best known for their array of delicious dumplings, the Fat Dragon menu is several pages long and packed with delicious entrees. Fat Dragon is more of a hole-in-the-wall type place, tucked in an unassuming shopping center off 183 and Spicewood Springs in NW Austin. It's well worth the drive despite being about 20 minutes north of … [Read more...]

  • Texas
  • Austin
  • USA

Eat Like a Local with a Santa Barbara Food Tour

October 29, 2018 by alongforadventure Leave a Comment

taste santa barbara food tours

Last weekend, I hopped on a plane to Southern California to visit one of my very best friends in her current city of Santa Barbara. Located about an hour and a half north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara is the definition of an idyllic California beach town. Surrounded by the Santa Ynez Mountains on one side and the glittering Pacific Ocean on the other, Santa Barbara is full of picture-perfect views in every direction. While we only had two short days together to explore Santa Barbara, I wanted to … [Read more...]

  • USA
  • California

Where to Find the Best Beignets in New Orleans

May 17, 2018 by alongforadventure 4 Comments

The best beignets in New Orleans can be found at a few locations throughout the city. Whether you go to the iconic Cafe du Monde or a more contemporary location such as Cafe Beignet, you are sure to fall in love with the sugary treats. Whenever I mention a trip to New Orleans is on the horizon, one of the comments I always get is, "Eat a beignet for me!" (trust me, I ate enough for BOTH of us...). Beignets -- airy, sweet, fried doughnuts covered in powdered sugar -- have come to be synonymous … [Read more...]

  • Louisiana
  • USA

A Weekend in New York with The Evelyn Hotel

February 22, 2018 by alongforadventure 2 Comments

Last summer, my best friend and I decided to plan a weekend trip together. She had been living in Boston for several months and I was in Austin, so we came up with the brilliant idea to meet in New York City for a girls’ weekend away as a chill bachelorette party two weeks before my wedding. To be honest, New York was never really a city on my radar. It seemed dirty and overly populated and way too expensive, and I just wasn’t super interested in visiting. But once the suggestion of going to … [Read more...]

  • New York
  • USA

Day Trip from Austin: Spicewood in the Texas Hill Country

February 5, 2018 by alongforadventure Leave a Comment

Whether you're just visiting the area or are an Austin local, a day trip from Austin to the Hill Country is a great escape from the city. Travel just 20 minutes west of downtown and you will find yourself among rolling green hills and an increasingly rural setting lined with lakes, rivers, and BBQ restaurants. While Austin is growing at a rapid pace, it is still fairly easy to travel off the beaten path and discover lesser-known towns, restaurants, and other hidden gems located just a few … [Read more...]

  • Austin
  • Texas
  • USA

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • Next Page »


I’m Danielle, a girl from Texas who wants nothing more than to explore every corner of the world. Follow along as I document my journey to travel as much as possible and help you do the same.

You’ll find destination guides and itineraries, my recommendations for the best places to eat and stay, and tips on how to make your next trip the best ever.

As Seen In

along for adventure

Book Now, Pay Later

Booking.com

search

Along for Adventure. Copyright © 2023

Designed by Cello Designs. Built on The Genesis Framework