Kimi's Travel Thoughts

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Cloud Gate sculpture with the Chicago skyline in the background with sunny day with blue skies

Day Trip to Chicago

Kimi recaps a summertime day trip to Chicago, Illinois for her first visit to the Windy City.

Jul 22, 20259 min read

Texas Science and Natural History Museum

Kimi visits the Texas Science and Natural History Museum in Austin, TX for her Monthly Adventures Series.

Jul 8, 20255 min read

grassy field with a line of white paint across the upper right corner. The top left corner features a wooden baseball bat next to a white baseball with red stitching

Round Rock Express Game

Kimi attends a Round Rock Express game at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock, TX for a Monthly Adventure.

Jun 24, 20254 min read

Teenage girl in a white camisole and denim shorts is looking at her phone on a pathway in a park with a large fountain in the background

GPS-Guided Travel Article Apps

This short post shares insight on GPS-Guided Travel Articles and how these apps serve as an experienced, local tour guide in your bag or pocket!

Jun 10, 20253 min read

Entrance to the George H.W. Bush Library and Museum. The white stone building has a calming blue sky in the background with puffy white clouds. In front of the building is a circular fountain circled by plants and U.S. flags blowing in the wind.

George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum

Kimi visits the George H.W. Bush Library and Museum at the Texas A&M University campus in College Station, TX.

May 27, 20255 min read

Fighter jets in formation against a plain blue sky with blue, white, and red smoke coming down from their vertical flight path.

Texas Military Forces Museum

Kimi visits the Texas Military Forces Museum in Austin, TX for this installment of the Monthly Adventures Series.

May 13, 20254 min read

Aerial view of a couple dozen people walking in a city crosswalk

Downtown Austin Walking Tour

A recap of a Downtown Austin walking tour curated by Kimi using the GPSmyCity app with a focus on stops that make for good Instagram photos.

Apr 29, 20255 min read

Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Visit

Kimi takes a trip to the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge in Anahuac, Texas for bird watching and viewing other wildlife.

Apr 15, 20255 min read

Silver and green facial recognition screening stations with screens lit up in blue are in a row at an airport.

Facial Recognition Technology in Airports

Kimi shares key things to know about increased use of facial recognition technology in U.S. airports and shares her thoughts on the subject.

Apr 1, 20254 min read

Intro to Succulents Workshop with Succulent Native

Kimi attends an Intro to Succulents Workshop at Succulent Native in Austin, TX for her Monthly Adventures Series.

Mar 18, 20255 min read

Three blue Unites States of America passport books stacked on top of each other with white paper sticking out of each other them.

Online U.S. Passport Renewal

These helpful tips are good to make note of if you plan to renew your U.S. passport online.

Mar 4, 20254 min read

Various items including an Eiffel Tower statue on white lace and satin material to form a collage.

Women & Their Work: Collage Storytelling with Images and Objects

In honor of Black History Month, Kimi attends a free collage storytelling event at the Austin Public Library hosted by Women and their Work.

Feb 18, 20256 min read

Virgin Voyages: Dominican Daze

Kimi recaps her Virgin Voyages: Dominican Daze vacation with stops in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and Bimini, Bahamas.

Feb 4, 202510 min read

LOVB Austin Volleyball First Serve

Kimi goes to the first ever home matchday for LOVB Austin at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park, TX.

Jan 21, 20254 min read

Travel Plans for the New Year: 2025 Edition

Kimi previews her 2025 travel plans.

Jan 7, 20254 min read

Holiday Destination Activity Recommendations

Holiday activity recommendations for no matter the destination that you can enjoy solo or with others at a variety of price points.

Dec 24, 20243 min read

Landmarks Public Art Tour

Kimi's final Monthly Adventure of 2024 features joining a free Landmarks Public Art Tour on The University of Texas at Austin campus.

Dec 10, 20243 min read

Day Trip to Albuquerque

Kimi takes a fan-voted day trip to Albuquerque, New Mexico as voted by her followers on social media.

Nov 26, 20246 min read

Brewed & Burned: Candle Making Workshop

Kimi visits Mañana Coffee in Austin, TX for a candle making workshop hosted by Candlelit Experience.

Nov 12, 20244 min read

Halloween Around the World

Kimi explores how Halloween is celebrated around the world.

Oct 29, 20243 min read