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Bites, Hikes, & Other Likes
A PERSONAL BLOG
Welcome to Bites, Hikes, & Other Likes, a unique blog here for you to explore, where you will find hiking and travel recommendations, as well as recs for restaurants and cocktails in the Knoxville area. I've also lived in Lafayette, Louisiana, San Antonio, Texas, and Memphis, Tennessee and still have a deep love for each city.
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Catherine Cantu
Nov 11, 202418 min read
Four Days in Zion National Park
This 4-day Zion National Park itinerary is sure to leave you breathless.
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Catherine Cantu
Aug 31, 20243 min read
Water Into Wine (Restaurant - Knoxville, TN)
This post features a review of a restaurant in Knoxville, TN called Water Into Wine.
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Catherine Cantu
Nov 25, 202317 min read
Lake Tahoe Winter Vacation
A Lake Tahoe Winter vacation is so dreamy, even for non-skiers! Think snowmobiling, sleigh rides on the beach, snowy hikes, and great food!
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Catherine Cantu
Feb 15, 202319 min read
A Weekend in Hot Springs National Park
Hot Springs National Park in Garland County, Arkansas is an amazing place for a weekend getaway. It is even dreamier in December.
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Catherine Cantu
Nov 11, 202222 min read
Eatin' in Memphis
A comprehensive guide of Memphis restaurant recs that you're sure to agree with!
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Catherine Cantu
Sep 19, 202216 min read
Old Town Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona
For my 30th birthday, I headed to Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona where Alex and I met up with two other couples who are long-time...
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Catherine Cantu
Sep 1, 202213 min read
5 Days in Colorado Springs
If you've ever wanted to visit Colorado Springs, CO, this post is for you! It explores scenic hikes, things to do, and where to eat.
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Catherine Cantu
May 30, 202216 min read
Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas
Alex and I went on a cruise to CocoCay, Bahamas, San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Philipsburg, St. Maarten from November 14th to 21st, 2021...
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Catherine Cantu
Nov 29, 202117 min read
Tour de San Antonio - A Staycation Story
I moved to San Antonio, Texas from Lafayette, Louisiana on August 1, 2020, and the last time I saw my best friend Alicia, who now lives...
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Catherine Cantu
Nov 10, 20217 min read
Weekend Trip to Austin, Texas
Alex and I headed to Austin, TX early in the day on Saturday, 11/6/21, for an Evening with The String Cheese Incident, who was playing at...
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Catherine Cantu
Jul 22, 20215 min read
A Sunday Funday in New Braunfels, Texas
One weekend back in June, Alex and I went tubing with a few of our friends on the San Marcos River. We opted to stay overnight in New...
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Catherine Cantu
Jul 17, 20214 min read
The Hayden - San Antonio
The Hayden, located at 4025 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209, opened in October of 2020. Their goal is to be the cool, casual neighborhood...
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Catherine Cantu
May 21, 20218 min read
Yellowstone National Park & Grand Teton National Park
I fell in love with national parks, mountains, waterfalls, and the outdoors after going to Canada in 2017 with a good friend. In 1872,...
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Catherine Cantu
May 12, 20212 min read
Ida Claire - San Antonio
If you're looking for delicious food, great staff, and refreshing cocktails in San Antonio, I highly recommend Ida Claire. We've been...
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