<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Social Musings by Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social commentary from Austin Rosenthal in Austin, Texas]]></description><link>https://www.socialmusingsbyaustin.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:07:17 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.socialmusingsbyaustin.com/nl/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Everything You Need To Know About The Aruba Open Beach Tennis Championships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every November, Aruba is blessed to host the world's best beach tennis players at the Aruba Open Beach Tennis Championships . Spanning an entire week from November 9 to November 16 this year and providing ample entertainment for only $25 for the entire seven days, one can watch men, women and mixed doubles show off their immense skills in the sand.  What exactly is beach tennis ? According to Wikipedia, beach tennis is a game combining elements of tennis  and volleyball  and played on a...]]></description><link>https://www.socialmusingsbyaustin.com/post/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-aruba-open-beach-tennis-championships</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d9754442c570c84a1e677d</guid><category><![CDATA[ARUBA]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:36:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5JPPkbTwC8" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Aruba Austin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["Cage Dolls": Vegas-Style Showgirl Vibes at Cage Nightclub Aruba]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aruba has it all - beach vibes , a foodie culture , friendly residents and now a Vegas-style drag show at local gay mecca Cage Nightclub...]]></description><link>https://www.socialmusingsbyaustin.com/post/cage-dolls-vegas-style-showgirl-vibes-at-cage-nightclub-aruba</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ccfe7cecd8fd2aeeff8e29</guid><category><![CDATA[ARUBA]]></category><category><![CDATA[Travel and Wanderlust]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2025 19:25:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2220a0_d499c60487344e5ca585c1ff0c9dd749~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aruba Austin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Snob's Guide to Aruba]]></title><description><![CDATA[So you are a jetsetter or at least want to act like one, and you want to book a trip to Aruba . I live in Aruba, and friends ask me all...]]></description><link>https://www.socialmusingsbyaustin.com/post/a-snob-s-guide-to-aruba</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b5f468b4f7fa41b81c405e</guid><category><![CDATA[ARUBA]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 21:05:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2220a0_32ca670846ee4709a26ff09608c1ba7a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aruba Austin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[RESTAURANT REVIEW: Zeerover, the best seafood on the island of Aruba]]></title><description><![CDATA[If eating freshly caught seafood in a casual beachside restaurant while listening to the waves of the Caribbean Sea is your vibe, then...]]></description><link>https://www.socialmusingsbyaustin.com/post/restaurant-review-zeerover-the-best-seafood-on-the-island-of-aruba</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686425d03b70d6e1975d61f1</guid><category><![CDATA[ARUBA]]></category><category><![CDATA[Restaurant Reviews]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:51:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2220a0_5c1c33040c954d44b56d14cf6213e47e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aruba Austin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aruba Timeshare Available for Thanksgiving 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you want to celebrate Thanksgiving on the beach in Aruba this year? 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From sunset bars to speakeasies to...]]></description><link>https://www.socialmusingsbyaustin.com/post/the-mill-aruba-s-ultimate-afterhour-destination</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68389b1f05d24dc7562cca6a</guid><category><![CDATA[ARUBA]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:36:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2220a0_b835f4e72244408298e5f8ebfd7d46c3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aruba Austin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[RESTAURANT REVIEW: Enjoy Upscale Links Dining at Tierra Del Sol Aruba]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you love golf OR are a foodie OR are a bit of both, then you will want to check out The Birdie  restaurant at Iberostar's...]]></description><link>https://www.socialmusingsbyaustin.com/post/restaurant-review-enjoy-upscale-links-dining-at-tierra-del-sol-aruba</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68361c3bc2ed710b96cbce2e</guid><category><![CDATA[ARUBA]]></category><category><![CDATA[Restaurant Reviews]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:11:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2220a0_4d4663aae48846cb9764760df4107fde~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_480,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aruba Austin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Reasons Why I Will Not Return to Europe Anytime Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.socialmusingsbyaustin.com/post/3-reasons-why-i-will-not-return-to-europe-anytime-soon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68389cb3d569a830f8ab41ba</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel and Wanderlust]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 20:24:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2220a0_7bb435e8ac5c4d8ebe5f6f4c775280d6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aruba Austin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Great Meals Under $30 in Aruba]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you are dining out  or dining in , I have you covered on ALL THINGS FOODIE here on the One Happy Island of Aruba.  Shrimp Tempura...]]></description><link>https://www.socialmusingsbyaustin.com/post/5-great-meals-under-30-in-aruba</link><guid isPermaLink="false">682a45780b7f5042f1def904</guid><category><![CDATA[ARUBA]]></category><category><![CDATA[Restaurant Reviews]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 16:29:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2220a0_f1b95609eeaa4ef484934cd1a0c86861~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aruba Austin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning Your Budget-Friendly Trip To Aruba]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your ideal beach vacation on the One Happy Island need not break the bank. 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