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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 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


Austin's Interstellar BBQ: Is It Michelin Star Worthy?
The Michelin Guide finally published its first ever Texas guide last Novermber and awarded several Austin restaurants a coveted Michelin...
Aruba Austin
Jan 315 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


The Texas Women's Basketball Welcome Back Dinner Showed Texas Means Business
Entering the season with a #4 ranking in the AP Preseason Poll, Texas Women’s Basketball fans had ample reason to celebrate at the...
Aruba Austin
Nov 1, 20242 min read


3 Tips to Maximize Your Sunday at the U.S. Grand Prix
It was Lights Out and Away We Go last weekend in Austin, Texas as almost half a million motorsport fans witnessed Ferrari go 1-2 at the...
Aruba Austin
Oct 21, 20242 min read


A Wall Street Nursery Rhyme
My time in the upper echelons of finance yielded me a wealth of fascinating true stories: some funny, some terrifying, and some a mixture...
Aruba Austin
Oct 3, 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


Remembering September 11th at the Bush Presidential Library
Many of you know that I was working in Manhattan on the day of the September 11th terrorist attacks. The Story of My 9/11 was published...
Aruba Austin
Sep 5, 20242 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


The Perry's Pork Chop Friday Lunch Special is the Best Freaking Deal in Dallas
On a budget but adore good food? In my opinion the best foodie deal in Dallas is only available Fridays from 10am-4pm at Perry's...
Aruba Austin
Aug 7, 20242 min read


Joining the Cast of Characters at Greater Austin Comic Con
Many of you know that I am featured as a main character in Fabien Toulmé's new French graphic novel "Et Travailler Et Vivre." Therefore,...
Aruba Austin
Jul 22, 20242 min read


Vive la France: My Austin Adventure with Fabien Toulmé
July 14 is Bastille Day in France, and this year bookstores and libraries all over the country are proudly displaying Fabien Toulmé’s new...
Aruba Austin
Jul 9, 20244 min read


The Perfect Date Night: Bureau De Poste in Austin, Texas
Is there a perfect date night restaurant in Austin? My specifications include: a) a cozy, welcoming establishment with good lighting b) a...
Aruba Austin
Jun 27, 20244 min read
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