The Plan
Planning a honeymoon is not the easiest thing to do. Although I’d like to go to the Bahamas with my two piece or get blazed in Jamaica, times are hard and we’re balling on a budget. Marriage to my partner of a decade is mind blowing. It didn’t change much in the relationship, but now it’s official. We had a blast on the trip and we only spent $1000 road trippin’ through Texas.
The main key was to save money, so booking a hotel or Airbnb was out of the question. An SUV and a gym membership is all you need. A Planet Fitness membership that was signed up for at the beginning of the year, but never used, came in handy. Then the showers were clean and it was not a lot of people using them. The initial thought was it’ll feel awkward showing in a public place. It turned out to be way more comfortable than expected. Amazon came in clutch with everything needed to sleep in the SUV. Plus, we had no problem sleeping the car because of all the fun we had. Here’s a list of everything with the links:
The trip started off in Dallas, TX. Our first stop was in Temple, TX. Here we stopped at Buc-ee’s to fill up on gas and goodies. Buc-ee’s is probably by favorite station. They have everything you need while traveling. It’s like a travel grocery store. I got a gallon of water and beef jerky. Their beef jerky is probably the best I’ve tasted.
Austin
Austin was the next stop and this is where day one ended. When taking a trip to Austin ride the scooters. I really hate they were removed from Dallas because I really enjoyed them. They can get a little pricey, so be sure to purchase a Lime Ride Pass in advance. You could also use my promo code RPC6UO2 to get $3 off towards your first ride.
The convenient stores that are in downtown Austin will help you find souvenir items. My guy and I got t-shirts! Cliché, indeed, but we wanted something we could use. Mine is tie dye and says the classic slogan “Keep Austin Weird”! My guy’s shirt says “Where the Weird Things Are” with the character from Where the Wild Things Are as a memorable Austin bat. Speaking of bats, be sure to try out the Austin Bat Tour. It sounds small, but experiencing hundreds of bats flying over your person is a wild experience.
We spent some time in Kyle, TX. I had no idea Texas had so many cliffs! The P Terry’s in San Marcos, TX was a quick stop for a bite to eat. We tried Gumbeaux2Geaux, a Black Owned restaurant, and everything was fire! The food, desserts, and beverages were so good! I even got a small crab in the gumbo! Check them out the next time you’re in Austin.
San Antonio
San Antonio is where the trip ends. The Towers of America’s is like something I’ve never seen and to think it was built as a flex! We tried to see peacocks on the Peacock Trail, but had no luck. We did run into some cool art though. The Hard Rock Cafe is closed in Dallas, but they have one on the Riverwalk! We made a stop at The Friendly Spot and the vibe was lit. Between mixing the liquor and eating all that fried food, we got kind of sick, but I was ready for the next day.
Go City Pass
The Go City Pass is something you’ll need when visiting San Antonio. You have 90 days to cancel and receive a full refund, if not activated. Once activated, you have 60 days to use. Passes that are not registered are good for 2 years. You register a pass by scanning your first attraction. With the Explorer Pass, you can pick 2, 3, 4, or 5 attractions to visit from our list of top San Antonio sights, tours, and must-sees. When you select your 2, 3, 4, or 5-choice Explorer Pass, you’ll also get one premium attraction included with your pass. The attractions we chose were:
- Tower of Americas
- The Magik Theatre (We will redeem this one next trip)
- One-Hour Kayaking at King William District (Closed for the season)
- SeaWorld® San Antonio (Premium Attraction) – The roller coasters look innocent, but those bad boys are scary. My favorite one has to be the Steel Eel! I believe it was preparation for SeaWorld San Antonio Halloween Spooktacular because once nightfall came, the “freaks came out at night”! I danced with cheerleaders bleeding from the mouth and took a photo with Slender Man. The main attraction was really the Orca show! Boy was I in for a treat. It’s hard to believe that killer whales can be trained. The best part was the splash show and I made sure to sit in the Splash Zone!
Overall the trip was amazing! The next road trip you take, please go to SeaWorld! I still have dreams, good ones lol, about the Magical Orcas.