Talking with Tourists

Talking with Tourists

A few years ago, I went to the mall for a new jacket. Armed with promising coupons, I headed down the hall to Macy’s, but just outside the store a young salesperson stopped me. “What are you doing your nills?” he asked. What? I thought, puzzled. He, seeing my...
A visit to Mission San José

A visit to Mission San José

Three hundred years ago, this mission teemed with life as a center of religion, commerce, and family. Mission San José y San Miguel de Aguayo is one of the five missions in  San Antonio — the other four being San Juan Capistrano, Concepcion,  Espada, and the...

Hostels: Do’s and Don’ts

Sure, hostels are a great way to travel. They’re cheap, easy to find, and safer than couch surfing. But hostels can also be shady—there’s no knowing who’ll be sleeping in the bunk next to yours. That being said, staying at a hostel can still be an enjoyable,...