Wildsam Field Guides: Texas takes travelers and locals alike deeper into the heart of the state through road trips off the beaten path. Home to briny coastal byways and far west reaches, Bob Wills and Beyoncé, barbecue masters and Viet-Cajun innovators, the Lone Star State is vast, layered and fun to explore, and Wildsam provides the local recommendations necessary for the ultimate Texas adventure. Experience what the Lone Star State has to offer, including:Dance halls of note; Intel on the state's best brisket, chili, and kolaches; A Round Top Antiques Fair primer; An expert selection of retro inns, bohemian retreats and elegant lodgings; JT Van Zandt on the Texas coast; Scenic stopovers in the Hill Country; Big Bend by horseback; A history of Texas Monthly's Bum Steer Awards.
Taylor Bruce is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Wildsam Field Guides. He grew up on his family farm on the border of Georgia and Alabama. Taylor studied writing at Vanderbilt University, and, after, wrote freelance for magazines such as Men's Journal, Oxford American and National Geographic Adventure, among others. He took a full-time writer's post at Southern Living in 2007. After moving to New York and pursuing an MFA in Creative Writing at Brooklyn College, Taylor launched Wildsam out of his 500-square foot apartment in 2012. The original Nashville guide caught the attention of national media and thoughtful travelers alike, and in 2015, National Geographic awarded Wildsam the "Traveler 50" award. Taylor lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Robin, and two sons, Booker and Truett.