Kimi's Travel Thoughts

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Austin Spurs Game Experience

Kimi goes to her first Austin Spurs game to watch the San Antonio Spurs' G League affiliate take on the South Bay Lakers.

Jan 205 min read

Blue, purple, and pink gradient. Three dimensional number 2026 in light pink to medium pink ombre.

Travel Plans for the New Year: 2026 Edition

Kimi previews her 2026 travel plans.

Jan 65 min read

Illuminated tall grass with large letter signs that spell Wildflower in blue lighting. Trees wrapped in white holiday lights in the background against a dark sky to create a festive, mystical mood.

Luminations at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Kimi visits the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at night to experience Luminations for a special holiday lights event.

Dec 23, 20254 min read

Afternoon tea set up with pastries, a pink floral tea pot napkins, plates, and cups.

Afternoon Tea at the St. Regis Hotel

Kimi attends a seated tea at The Tea Lounge in the St. Regis Hotel in Houston, TX.

Dec 9, 20254 min read

White Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat driving on a road with two parallel purple stripes across the middle of the grill and hood.

Xtreme Xperience Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Ride-Along

In this Monthly Adventure, Kimi goes for an Xtreme Xperience ride-along in a Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat with a professional driver at Circuit of the Americas.

Nov 25, 20255 min read

Concerned About Flying During the U.S. Government Shutdown? So is This Travel Blogger.

Kimi offers commentary and expresses her shared concerns regarding the 2025 U.S. government shutdown and its impact on travel.

Nov 11, 20255 min read

Tabletop with a variety of technology such as a laptop, smart watch, portable charger, mouse, camera, cell phone, and other items.

Essential Portable Devices for Travel

Kimi shares her list of essential portable devices that you should plan to pack for your next trip.

Oct 28, 20254 min read

A brewed cup of black coffee, a cup of whole coffee beans, a spoon with coffee grinds, and a jar of coffee grinds toppled over and spilling on a white table.

Mozart's World Coffee Fest 2025

In this installment of the Monthly Adventures Series, Kimi goes to Mozart's Coffee Roasters in Austin, TX for their World Coffee Fest.

Oct 14, 20254 min read

Square brown sign with brown text against a beige background on a building in a city that reads: Mexic Arte Museum

Mexic-Arte Museum Visit

Kimi visits the Mexic-Arte Museum in downtown Austin, TX for a Monthly Adventure.

Sep 30, 20254 min read

Yellow streetcar and bus in the streets of a city with older European-style buildings.

Tips for Navigating Public Transit

Kimi offers tips for anyone that needs to quickly figure out how to navigate public transportation in any location.

Sep 16, 20256 min read

Shadow figure of a person walking with luggage towards a grassy area along a dirt road. Sunset and clouds cover the blue sky.

Solo Traveler Watches 'Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross'

Kimi shares her thoughts on watching 'Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross', a new series on the Roku Channel.

Sep 2, 20258 min read

Buttercream Bootcamp: Over the Top Cake Supplies

Kimi recaps a class at Over the Top Cake Supplies in Austin, TX where she learned how to make buttercream.

Aug 19, 20255 min read

U.S. passport with a printed plane ticket underneath

Having a U.S. Passport is a Travel Privilege

Kimi discusses the power and privilege that comes from having a U.S. passport compared to having a passport from another country.

Aug 5, 20253 min read