You’ll find a mix of travel adventures, unique events, personal moments, and the unexpected stories that happen along the way. It’s part road journal, part behind‑the‑scenes life update, and part exploration of the places, people, and experiences that shape each chapter. Some days it’s a trip across Texas or New Mexico, some days it’s a deep dive into something unusual or offbeat, and some days it’s just real life—honest, humorous, and human. If it’s worth roaming through, it’s worth sharing here.
This weeks Road Trip Idea Terlingua, TX
Terlingua, Texas isn’t just a dot on the map — it’s a place where the desert feels alive and the silence has weight. Tucked between the Chisos Mountains and the Rio Grande, this ghost‑town‑turned‑outpost carries the kind of energy you only find at the edge of the world. Sun‑bleached ruins sit beside quirky cafés, miners’ shacks lean into the wind, and the sky stretches so wide it feels like it could swallow you whole. By day, it’s all rugged beauty and dusty roads; by night, the stars burn so bright you almost forget the rest of the world exists.
But Terlingua has a darker heartbeat too, the kind that creeps in when the sun drops behind the mesas. Locals talk about strange lights drifting across the desert, footsteps crunching on gravel when no one’s there, and voices carried on the wind from the old cemetery. Some say the miners never really left. Others say the land itself remembers every story, every struggle, every soul that passed through. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, Terlingua has a way of making you look over your shoulder — not out of fear, but because the desert feels like it’s watching, waiting, and whispering its own version of the truth.
I’m Matt — traveler, storyteller, and professional overthinker of roadside scenery. I roam Texas, New Mexico, and anywhere else with good views and better snacks, documenting the chaos, charm, and “how did I end up here again” moments along the way. If you like honest adventures, small‑town surprises, and the occasional cloud that looks emotionally important, you’re in the right place.
Matthew Parker‑Johnson
Operational Architect • Systems Thinker • Story‑Driven Traveler
(Photo: Matthew & Clayton — real life, real moments)
