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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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3 Reasons Why I Will Not Return to Europe Anytime Soon
WARNING: I spent five weeks in Europe this spring, and I will never go back - at least not for a long time. Yes, that's right, I am...

Aruba Austin
Jun 34 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 Bear Encounter in Aspen, Colorado
Aspen is known for celebrities, apres ski and endless luxury; however, I will always remember the morning I almost ended up as a momma...

Aruba Austin
Feb 124 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 Foodie's Guide to Vancouver, BC: 3 Restaurants Not To Miss
I just spent a glorious week in Vancouver, British Columbia and have fallen in love all over again with this world-class Canadian city in...

Aruba Austin
Sep 24, 20244 min read


This Texan's Favorite Hike in Crested Butte, Colorado
This summer, I loved hiking from the Caves Trailhead up to Point Lookout in Crested Butte, Colorado. This exciting trail is for...

Aruba Austin
Aug 27, 20242 min read


A Summer Float Down the Comal River
Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of the summer season here in Central Texas, when 100 degree temperatures make aquatic activities...

Aruba Austin
May 28, 20245 min read


An Afternoon at the NFL Super Bowl Experience in Las Vegas
Are you a football fan? The kind of rabid fan who would pay to wait hours in line to get your picture taken with the Vince Lombardi...

Aruba Austin
Feb 10, 20243 min read


Watching The Solar Eclipse in Bandera, Texas: The Cowboy Capital of the World
October brought Central Texas a perfect view of the the annular eclipse, and April 2024's total solar eclipse is right around the corner...

Aruba Austin
Dec 12, 20234 min read


Here Is Your Guide To The Ultimate Dallas Cowboys Home Game Weekend
The Dallas Cowboys football team is five games into its season so far, and there is still plenty of time to check out a Cowboys home...

Aruba Austin
Oct 16, 20234 min read


Daytripping in Durango
Do you love the mountains? If so and you are looking for active vacation spots in the US for this Fall season, Durango, Colorado and its...

Aruba Austin
Sep 27, 20236 min read


Getting Quirky in Albuquerque
For my entire life, I have narrowly viewed New Mexico as simply a through point on the way to the greener pastures of mountainous...

Aruba Austin
Sep 5, 20234 min read


3 Ways To Chill in Amarill-o
For many Texans, Amarillo is known as the halfway stopover point on the long summer drive to and from Colorado. Every year, I would make...

Aruba Austin
Aug 1, 20235 min read


How to Ace a Sushi Omakase in Tokyo
Living in Austin, we are pretty spoiled when it comes to excellent sushi. Countless options including Uchi, Uchiko and Soto, amongst...

Aruba Austin
Jul 6, 20233 min read


MICHELIN Star Fine Dining in Tokyo
Must one spend a fortune to have a breathtaking culinary experience? In search of the answer when I booked my trip to Japan, I knew I...

Aruba Austin
Jun 21, 20237 min read


An American's Guide to the Australian Football League (AFL): The Sydney Derby
It was one of the most exciting football games I have ever witnessed. The final score was 107-106, and it was as close and ridiculous as...

Aruba Austin
May 3, 20234 min read


An American's Guide to Baseball in Japan: Attending a Yomiuri Giants Game in Tokyo
I love baseball. I played center field throughout my childhood, and for many seasons I was a season ticketholder cheering on my...

Aruba Austin
Apr 27, 20235 min read


An American's Guide to Attending the Australian Grand Prix
The Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix was a race unlike any other. Two-and-a-half hours of non-stop excitement from the first turn,...

Aruba Austin
Apr 3, 20237 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
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