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Dixie Dude Ranch, Bandera, USA
October 28th We had some time to kill before checking into the ranch, so we found a fantastic Mexican food truck called Tacos Los Quincitos—absolutely delicious. And then relaxed at a lovely park nearby. Once we checked in at the Dixie Dude Ranch, we jumped straight into the fun with our first horseback ride of…
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San Antonio, Usa
October 26th Before leaving Houston, we had lunch with Nilam and her son at a fantastic Pakistani restaurant called Aga‘s. The food was so delicious, and we ordered so much that we had leftovers for dinner! That evening, my siblings and I stayed in to enjoy the leftovers while my parents went out for drinks…
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Houston, USA
October 24th On our way to Houston, we stopped at the Oak Alley Plantation about an hour to the west of New Orleans. It was a fascinating (and quite tragic) glimpse into life in the 1800s, especially following the story of a plantation family and their slaves who once lived there. The grounds were stunning,…
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New Orleans, USA
October 21st We set off to explore New Orleans, a city with so much charm! It definitely has a party vibe—people were casually walking around with cocktails in hand, even on a Monday afternoon. Our first stop was Café du Monde for some famous beignets. They were nothing special, honestly, I wasn’t completely sold on…
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Destin, Usa
October 19th On our way to Destin, we stopped at a Buc-ee’s. We’d heard it was an experience not to be missed, and it totally lived up to the hype: clean toilets, cheap petrol, and surprisingly tasty food! The drive to Destin was long but absolutely worth it. After settling into our hotel, we went…
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Port St Lucie, USA
October 17th Our family friend Alison kindly hosted us for a couple of days. Alison knew us as babies so she was a bit surprised to see us after many years. One of Alison’s lovely friends, Kathy, picked me up from Evija’s in her super cool car, which was such a fun ride. That evening,…
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Palm Beach Gardens
October 14th I took the Tri-Rail train from Miami to Mangonia Park, and I was pleasantly surprised by how nice the train was. The journey offered lovely views along the way, making it even more enjoyable. Evija, her sister Enja, and their mom Jana picked me up, and it was so heartwarming to see them…
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Miami, USA
October 11th We arrived in the vibrant city of Miami and were absolutely thrilled by the stunning view from Kira’s apartment. Kira, a dear friend of my mum’s from Switzerland, generously let us stay in her incredible flat. A huge thank you, Kira! October 12th The aftermath of hurricane Milton meant that the weather was…
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Savannah, Usa
October 8th On our way to Savannah, we made a quick stop at Costco for petrol and… pizza! Surprisingly, it was actually really good. October 9th We had a pretty low-key day, although the highlight—or perhaps lowlight—was discovering a gigantic cockroach peacefully sitting on my cover. Naturally, Sam, Isa, and I were all terrified. Thankfully,…
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New Bern, USA
October 7th Does New Bern ring a bell? It was founded by a man from Thun, a town near where my grandparents live. As a Bernese family, visiting New Bern felt like a must! Once we arrived, we couldn’t help but giggle when we saw Bernese flags everywhere—it felt like a little slice of home…