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See the Calavera Collection in San Antonio’s La Villita

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Howdy! I’m Joey, a writer who’s traveled to more than 35 countries. I’ve always been drawn to the more unusual, offbeat, and quirky elements of the places I visit.

Wacky Travel is your guide to experiencing those unique moments. If this is your first time here, feel free to browse the posts below or click on the search bar to look for a particular location.

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See the Calavera Collection in San Antonio’s La Villita

San Antonio hosts the largest Day of the Dead celebration across the United States. Its La Villita Historic Arts Village is no exception. The area is decked out with the tallest catrin and catrina in the U.S., colorful creatures that illuminate at night, and the Calavera Collection, a group of 40 vibrant skulls that will certainly make you stop in your tracks to...

Travel Holidays: Fun and Quirky National Days to Celebrate

Most folks know about federal holidays, such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, and Thanksgiving. But there are celebrations for just about every day on the calendar; travel holidays, in particular, have a solid slate. You can certainly refer to a long weekend over Labor Day as a travel holiday. But for the purposes of this story, we’re looking at the...