As Americans, we all share a common bond of nationality. But one of the things that make us unique in the world is that we all have a regional heritage as well, each reflecting the history and culture of the indigenous inhabitants and the old world colonists that settled there. Those regional differences are most obvious in the dialects and cuisine that can change dramatically just by crossing a state border ? you can drive from Houston, Texas to Mobile, Alabama in one day, and encounter a distinctly different dialect and entirely different type of menu each time you stop to eat.

When you think Texas Barbecue, you probably are not thinking about eating German and Czech food. The foods that you usually think of are bratwurst and sauerkraut. However, these two cultures influenced the types of foods in central Texas and in fact, there is some dispute about the possibility of these cultures originating what is now known as Texas Barbecue.

Nestled in the northern hills of Texas is a place named the Canyon of the Eagles. Located on the shores of Lake Buchanan just 90 minutes north of Austin, it is the home of some of America?s endangered birds including the Bald Eagle. But Eagle watching is not the only thing to do in this place that is packed with adventure.

Make no mistake: Café Josie is not the easiest restaurant to find. Tucked behind Portabla in Pecan Square, this unobtrusive little West Sixth Street jewel may have you scratching your head as you wander past the subtly marked door more than once.

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No trip through the Texas Hill Country would be complete without experiencing the region's numerous fine dining locales. As an avid traveler through the state of Texas, I make it a point to stop at a different local restaurant every time I travel through the area.

The place where the city meets nature is difficult to achieve in many places. However, downtown Austin has accomplished just that in Town Lake. Located in downtown Austin along the Colorado River, it is the hidden treasure of Austin, Texas. There are a variety of things to do and places to visit in the heart of Austin.

So, you have decided to take a weekend wine tasting trip through the Lone Star State. What better place to start than the Texas Hill Country?known across the United States as the Napa Valley of the Southwest. With more than 35 wineries in the Texas Hill Country, tourists can "taste" and "feel" what real wine should taste like without having to travel to western United States or the rolling hills of Europe.

Texas may be better known for its redneck reputation and wide open spaces than the "romantic getaways" so prevalent in Europe and the East Coast. But there is at least one romantic getaway in the Lone Star State that could hold it's own against the waterway canals of Venice and the reputation of Paris, France as the "City of Love"?the San Antonio Riverwalk.

What better way to get away from it all in the Lone Star State than to take a weekend getaway to the state capital in Austin. With fine dining, vibrant culture and a never-ending nightlife, Austin is one of the most easily accessible and inexpensive getaways in the state.