At That Texas Couple, our goal is simple: to help you travel better — whether you’re exploring Texas, planning a trip to Mexico, or dreaming about Europe.
We take that responsibility seriously. This page explains how we create our content, how we travel, and why you can trust our recommendations.
We Travel to These Places in Person
We do not write about destinations we haven’t personally visited.
Every destination guide, itinerary, and travel recommendation on this site is based on our own first-hand experiences. We walk the streets, stay in the hotels, eat at the restaurants, and spend real time in the places we cover.
When we say “we recommend this,” it’s because we’ve actually done it ourselves.
We Share Honest, Real Opinions — Not Just Pretty Highlights
Travel isn’t perfect, and we don’t pretend that it is.
In our guides, we strive to share:
- What we genuinely loved
- What surprised us
- What was overrated
- What we’d do differently next time
If something was crowded, overpriced, or didn’t live up to expectations, we’ll tell you — because we believe that honesty makes our content more helpful.
Our Travel Experience
We are a Texas-based couple who have traveled extensively across:
- Texas (our home state and core area of expertise)
- Mexico (multiple trips over many years)
- Europe (including Italy, France, Portugal, Spain, and more)
- The United States beyond Texas
- And more
Our recommendations are shaped by years of traveling together — from quick weekend getaways to multi-week international trips.
How We Choose What to Recommend
We recommend places based on a combination of:
- Our personal experience
- Overall value for travelers
- Quality of experience (food, scenery, atmosphere, service)
- Whether we would go back ourselves
If we wouldn’t return to a place, we won’t strongly recommend it.
Affiliate Links & Partnerships (Transparency Matters)
Some of the links on That Texas Couple are affiliate links. This means we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through our link — at no extra cost to you.
We only use affiliate links for products, hotels, or services that we:
- Have personally used, or
- Would feel comfortable recommending to close friends or family
Affiliate partnerships do not influence our opinions or rankings. Our first priority is always our readers, not commissions.
Sponsored Content
From time to time, we work with brands, tourism boards, or hotels. When content is sponsored, we clearly disclose that at the top of the post.
Even in sponsored content, our opinions remain our own — and we will never promote something we don’t genuinely believe in.
How We Keep Our Content Accurate
Travel information can change, so we aim to:
- Regularly update key guides
- Correct mistakes when we become aware of them
- Improve older posts with new insights and experiences
If you ever notice something that seems outdated or incorrect, we welcome you to reach out to us.
Our Travel Philosophy
We believe in travel that is:
- Thoughtful
- Enjoyable
- Well-planned, but flexible
- Focused on great scenery, good food, and meaningful experiences
We don’t believe in rushing through destinations just to check them off a list — and our guides reflect that approach.
Questions?
If you have questions about our content, our travels, or how we work, feel free to contact us anytime.