San Antonio has a one-of-a-kind history that traces back to its days as a Spanish colonial outpost. What makes the city interesting for anyone who loves heritage is how you can still see, touch, and experience Texas’s early colonial period in the streets, buildings, and even along the river. From the famous Alamo to cozy … Read more
Texas missions aren’t just a chapter from an old textbook. They’re still out there, giving us a pretty awesome look into how Spain set out to build new communities and spread its culture. When I first checked out one of these missions, I was surprised to see how much history you can actually walk through, … Read more
The Alamo is a landmark anyone interested in American history has probably heard of, and for good reason. Sitting in the middle of San Antonio, Texas, this former mission turned fortress has seen more than its fair share of action, drama, and transformation. On a personal trip there, I didn’t just see an old building—walking … Read more