My Austin neighborhood is really lovely, the houses are a nice selection of brick and stucco, Spanish style with wrought iron features, arcaded entryways, complicated split windows and twisted pillars holding up balconies. Sprawling trees line the street and the trees are full of birds singing songs I do not recognize. Something sounds like a …
It’s hugely exciting to have had the opportunity to speak about travelblogging at SxSW, but it’s possible that the most existing moment during Blog Highways was when we walked into the room and found it full to overflowing. My partner, Sheila Scarborough and I, could not have been more delighted with the turn out. Travelbloggers, …
When I found out I was coming to Austin, the first thing I did was take out a Craig’s List ad under “Short term housing wanted.” I’m a near rabid fan of Craig’s List — it’s not quite as good as word of mouth, but in my experience, it’s damn close. It’s how I found …
I never sleep well before a flight. I was up tossing and turning around 4am this morning. When the alarm went off at six, I was wide awake, a little queasy, and ready to go. Thankfully, I have the good sense to check my flights online before I go to the airport. That’s how I …
Setting:Â Kitchen, in front of the all-in-one coffee machine. It’s like a mechanized barrista without the tattoos. Guy in Kitchen 1: So, how’s that coffee machine treating you? Me: I’m flabbergasted by its existence. It’s like some kind of crazy machine from the future. GIK1: (Starts laughing.) I pick up my coffee mug from the …