The Curious Cowgirl Podcast

What are the Best Things to Do with Young Kids in NYC?  Here are my tips for creating a memorable and stress-free vacation!

One of the most frequently asked questions I receive is what to do with younger kids in New York.  And by younger, I'm referring to the 12 and younger set.  

This episode has  all my tips and recommendations.  

If you'd like to read about my recommendations in more detail, ...

It's the Great Flea Market Debate.  Which is better?  Round Top, Texas or Brimfield, Massachusetts?

I've got my opinions...and tips for attending both!


Episode Resources:

• Brimfield Show Information:  https://brimfieldantiquefleamarket.com/
• Brimfield Show Information:  https://thecuriouscowgirl.com/united-states-travel/brimfield-antique-flea-market/
• Round Top Information:  https://www.exploreroundt...

Join me and Cathy Lawdanski, author of the My Side of 50 Blog, as she shares 5 Tips for Multigenerational Travel that will ensure  EVERYONE in your family has a great time AND wants to do it again!

• Link to Cathy's Blog Post on Multigenerational Vacations, click here.
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Many first-time visitors to Boston wonder how to follow the Freedom Trail.  Where does the Freedom Trail Start?  What is the best Freedom Trail Walking Tour?  Here are my recommendations.

• To read the Full Blog Post on How to Walk Boston's Freedom Trail, click here.

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Friends, I can promise you, after a trip to the Black Belt Region of Alabama, you’ll be humming “Sweet Home Alabama” on repeat.  Will and I were flattered to be invited to explore this fascinating area in Alabama.  All the ingredients of a fantastic Road Trip were included:  Amazing Food, Lovely Historic Homes, Important American History, and the absolute nicest people you could ever hope to meet!

From Montgomery to Selma.  Camden t...

David Gates is an author and historian, dedicated to documenting and preserving information related to American Post Office Murals.

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• To Listen to the Podcast Episode where I visited Texas Post office, and their murals, click here.

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Join me and Dolly Parton on a road trip through Central West Texas and the Texas Hill Country.  Well....actually it's me and my daughter, but Dolly was with us too! 


To read the full Blog Post detailing this road trip:  https://thecuriouscowgirl.com/texas-travel/texas-trips/

To Check out my online Antiques & Vintage Shop:  https://thecuriouscowgirl.com/vintage-shop/

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What's the best kind of treasure?  To me, it's Antiques or Vintage treasures!  And when it comes to Antique Shopping, there's many places and many ways to participate in a real-life treasure hunt!  I love that buying antiques helps us tell a story. Might be our own family's story, or a story we start on our own.  Either way, antiques are an important touchstone to our collective past.

What the best places for you...

Is one of your Family Travel Goals  to experience Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida?  In order to get the most out of your Family Vacation, you will need the most up-to-date 2020 Walt Disney World Tips. 

My Guest, Tanya Foster, recently returned from a trip to Orlando, Florida, and she has the latest scoop on Walt Disney World Food and Restaurants, Resorts, and all the protocols in places designed to keep you and your ...

Cowboy History is fascinating for so many people, both in the United States, and across the world.  For those interested in Cowboy History, including famous cowboys, the wild west cowboys, Mexican Cowboys and Black Cowboys, there's so many places to learn about their heritage, and seem in real life!  

All the details are in this podcast episode!

• To read the full Blog Post detailing every site mention...

Road Trip Planning can feel overwhelming.  Especially if you want to plan a road trip with Multiple Stops.

In this Podcast Episode I'm sharing all my tips and techniques, including how to Plan a Road Trip with Google Maps and the best road trip planner App!

• To read the full Blog Post detailing our 4000 Mile Road Trip, click on this link:  https://thecuriouscowgirl.com/united-states-travel/national-pa...

I’ve been saying it for a while, but 2020 is The Year of the Road Trip.  So, it was time for me to put my money where my mouth is and plan an EPIC National Parks Road Trip for me and Will, which we dubbed our "Dances with Wolves" Road Trip.  

Our ten days spent seeing America by Road were truly wonderful!  Here’s how it all went, the good, the bad, and the awesome.  Plus, all the details of our National Parks Roa...

Hungry for new and exciting restaurants in Dallas and the DFW Metroplex?  Where should you go for honest reviews?  Look no further than the Instagram Account Carly's Comida!  

• You can find fun restaurants in Dallas and the surrounding cities, by following Carly's Comida on Instagram!
• To get in touch with Carly email her at carlyscomida@gmail.com
• For a list of The Curious Cowgirl's favorite Dallas Rest...

Let's just start here.  How many of you have heard of, or had the good fortune to dine at, The French Laundry in Napa Valley, California?  Well, for many years, Kate was in charge of the restaurant's garden, which supplied all those delicious farm-to-table goodies!  Bet I got your attention!  And guess what....she's about to be one of the most sought-after Dallas Gardeners out there, helping folks in Dallas establish...

Take it from this Dallas Native...there are SO many fun things to do in Dallas.  History and Sports.  Shopping and Restaurants.  I break it all down for you in this episode!


Hi!  I'm Mary, The Curious Cowgirl.

I'm a Texas Based Travel Blogger, focused on Empty Nester Travel throughout the United States and Europe.

Thanks so much for tuning into my Podcast!

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2020 is certainly The Year of the Road Trip!  And if you and your family live in Dallas, you might be very interested in fun Day Trips from Dallas!  I’m defining a day trip as a destination within 100 miles of Dallas.  So basically, about a 90 minute car ride there, and a 90 minute car ride back to Dallas.  No hotels or overnight stays required!


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I'm excited to welcome back Melanie Lake, Travel Agent with Sherry Lane Travel, to the Podcast.  She has great information about what the travel landscape is looking like for the second half of 2020, and what we should expect, when looking to plan travel.

Hi!  I'm Mary, The Curious Cowgirl.

I'm a Texas Based Travel Blogger, focused on Empty Nester Travel throughout the United States and Europe.
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Survey Says....it's time to start traveling again.  But what are Americans interested in, what are their biggest concerns, and who is ready to start traveling NOW?  I've got answers on today's Podcast.


Hi!  I'm Mary, The Curious Cowgirl.

I'm a Texas Based Travel Blogger, focused on Empty Nester Travel throughout the United States and Europe.

Thanks so much for tuning into my ...

Have you caught the Netflix Tiger King Fever?  Today, I'm debriefing all the crazy cast of characters with my friend and fellow blogger, Tanya Foster.



Hi!  I'm Mary, The Curious Cowgirl.

I'm a Texas Based Travel Blogger, focused on Empty Nester Travel throughout the United States and Europe.

Thanks so much for tuning into my Podcast!

You also might enjoy checking out my T...