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SOCIAL MUSINGS BY AUSTIN
Austin is a main character in the global phenomenon "Les Reflets du Monde, Et Travailler Et Vivre" by award-winning graphic novelist Fabien Toulmé!​​​​​​
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My Mission is Simple: To Inspire, Educate and Entertain You
I spent two decades in finance and quit my job in 2021 to start this travel and lifestyle blog
From Aruba to Austin, Texas and all parts in between, this is Social Musings by Austin
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Planning Your Budget-Friendly Trip To Aruba
Your ideal beach vacation on the One Happy Island need not break the bank. The I Love Aruba Sign in Oranjestad For over thirty years I...
Aruba Austin
Apr 14 min read
RESTAURANT REVIEW - Akira Back, Luxury Rooftop Dining at the new St. Regis Aruba
Sunsets in Aruba are one of my favorite times of the day, and what better way to enjoy the spectactular views than from Akira Back , the...
Aruba Austin
Mar 163 min read
The 3 Best Grocery Stores in Aruba
1.3 million people visit Aruba every year to experience The One Happy Island's Sun, Surf and Sand, many of them staying in timeshares or...
Aruba Austin
Mar 42 min read
The 3 Best FREE Places for Cardio Exercise in Aruba
Aruba is known for its Sun, Surf and Sand. Aruba: Sun, Surf and Sand Visitors to this stunning Caribbean island are known to kick back...
Aruba Austin
Feb 192 min read
My New Album "Soundtrack for Aruba" is NOW AVAILABLE!!!
In commemoration of my upcoming move to Aruba, I released a new three-song album titled " Soundtrack for Aruba "! Cover Art for...
Aruba Austin
Jan 192 min read
The Best Restaurants in Aruba
I just returned home to Austin, Texas from my annual month-long vacation in Aruba, and I am immensely impressed with the progression of...
Aruba Austin
Dec 6, 20242 min read
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Immerse Yourself in Caribbean Fine Dining at Wilhemina in Aruba
WARNING: This article is about to make you VERY HUNGRY. The Aruban foodie scene has blossomed over the past 20 years, and Wilhemina 's...
Aruba Austin
Nov 25, 20243 min read
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Gianni's Ristorante Italiano Is An Aruban Classic You Won't Want To Miss
If you are looking for a quintessential upscale stalwart on the island of Aruba, then make haste for a sumptuous meal at Gianni’s...
Aruba Austin
Nov 17, 20243 min read
A Friday Night Out on Palm Beach in Aruba
Aruba is known for its pristine beaches, thrilling watersports and stunning sunsets. Yet what is there to do once the sun goes down?...
Aruba Austin
Jan 2, 20234 min read
The 3 Best Sunset Beaches in Aruba
I have visited Aruba every year for the past thirty years and like many Americans, I love this popular tourist destination just north of...
Aruba Austin
Nov 20, 20223 min read
Tragedy in Paradise (Part 2) - A New Piece of Original Fiction
This story is a work of fiction but is inspired by actual events. The text of Tragedy in Paradise Part 2 is below, and you can also...
Aruba Austin
Dec 18, 20217 min read
My Thanksgiving in Aruba
There is so much to be thankful for. First, I am happy to be alive after a near death experience in the summer of 2020. Second, I am...
Aruba Austin
Nov 27, 20213 min read
The Ultimate Aruba Beach Guide - Summer 2021
I am back home in Austin, Texas after spending a month in Aruba, and to help ease my post-vacation blues and assist my re-entry into...
Aruba Austin
Aug 14, 20217 min read
Life as a digital nomad on the island paradise of Aruba
#aruba #beach #yoga #sunset #mindfulness #socialmusings #socialmusingsbyaustin #youtube #LinkedIn My mom and I visit the island of Aruba...
Aruba Austin
Jul 31, 20215 min read
Did the Pandemic Change The Island of Aruba?
#aruba #arubaonehappyisland #vacation #summer2021 #socialmusings #socialmusingsbyaustin #lifegoals Did the pandemic change your life? It...
Aruba Austin
Jul 24, 20215 min read
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