Places to Visit in Austin, Texas ↠ Arbor Trail.

We love to take Atka on errands with us as often as possible. She loves the car and we like when we can avoid leaving her home alone in her crate...even though she loves it in there. We figured we'd check out Arbor Trail and then let Atka relax in the car while we knocked out a quick Costco and Whole Foods trip recently. It's a win/win for everyone. Happy/worn out dog and a pantry full of groceries. Everyone's happy...

This trail is really short and more like a neighborhood walk, so if you're looking for a real hike, this isn't for you. We liked getting a good walk in somewhere other than our usual routes and being right at the stores when we finished, so it worked for us on this particular day. I have a feeling we'll be doing this one often...

...also, notice the spray bottle picture. Everyone asks us if Atka gets hot or how we keep her cool in the warm Texas weather. Answer: a big jug of water that she chugs from her collapsible bowl and a spray bottle to keep her fur cool. This girl loooooves being outside and doesn't even notice the heat most of the time! Especially if she's playing with a friend.

If you live in Austin, what's your favorite dog-friendly trail? Let me know in the comments, we want to try them all!

♡ MALLORIE

Places to Eat in Wichita, Kansas ↠ Hot Stone Korean Grill.

Dave and I are always on the hunt for authentic Korean food. We try to find the best spot in each place we've lived to get our Korean food fix. Dave got me started on this, since he was stationed in Korea before we met and has loved their delicious food ever since. I'm not mad about it. ;)

If you live in Juneau, Alaska, the place to get the best Korean food is Twin Lakes Cafe, but if you live in Wichita, Kansas (or are in town), that place is Hot Stone Korean Grill. Dave found Hot Stone on our wedding day, it was right down the street from my Dad's house (where he and the groomsmen were staying), they stopped in for lunch and some sake and we've been visiting ever since.

For an appetizer, we recommend the tempura vegetables...so much fried wonderfulness. For dinner, I recommend the tofu teriyaki and the salmon teriyaki, I pretty much always get the tofu, no matter how many times I say I'm going to branch out when we go. Dave suggests the beef bulgogi.

We love Hot Stone Korean Grill at all hours of the day, but we usually go during lunch hour so we can get the bento boxes. There's always plenty leftover and it makes a great snack for later...

If you live in Wichita, Kansas and haven't been to Hot Stone, you're missing out! We stop by at least once every time we come to town.

Do you have a delicious and authentic Korean restaurant in your town? We want to know all about it! Leave a comment below so we can add it to our "must try" list.

♡ MALLORIE