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Things to do When Visiting Austin

August 24th, 2011 Tushar Mathur

Visiting Austin

Located in the state of Texas, Austin is known for its live music.  It is the capital city of Texas and the fourth largest city in the state.  There are a number of fun things to do when you visit Austin.

Austin is the capital city in the state of Texas in the United States.  It is located in central Texas and is the fourth largest city in the state and the 14th largest city in the country.  Austin is also home to the University of Texas.  There are plenty of entertaining things to do when visiting Austin and any trip to the city is sure to be enjoyable.

Austin is known for its live music.  The city has several live music venues and festivals and offers plenty of concerts every night.  In fact, Austin is often referred to as the Live Music Capital of the World.  On a day to day basis, most live music in Austin revolves around several nightclubs on or around 6th street in the downtown area and these are all great places to go when you visit Austin.

Many people come to Austin specifically for their music festivals.  Festivals include South by Southwest in March and the Austin City Limits Music Festival, which usually takes place in the fall and is related to a television show called Austin City Limits.  When visiting Austin, you can also hear classical music at the Austin Lyric Opera and the Austin Symphony Orchestra as well as music performed by students at University of Texas.

Austin also has a number of film-related events that you can see when you are visiting.  The Austin Film Festival takes place in the fall and offers several days worth of films and film-related discussions.  In addition to being a music festival, South by Southwest is also a film festival.  If you are in town during these festivals, they are great things to do.

The Capitol Building is another fun thing to see in Austin.  The Capitol Building is the center of Texas politics.  It is known for its stunning architecture and is a popular tourist spot and, due to city building restrictions, can be seen from all parts of downtown.  The Capitol offers free guided tours for visitors.

If you like hiking or biking, you can visit the Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail.  The trail is approximately 10.1 miles long and borders Lady Bird Lake.  Lady Bird Lake is a body of water in the southern part of downtown Austin.  It is a popular place for canoeing, kayaking and rowing.

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Six Tips to Preparing for a Winter Vacation

November 11th, 2008 Tushar Mathur

When you try to prepare for a vacation, you know it can get hectic. There are so many things you have to do and to prepare for. When you prepare for summer, there are fewer things you have to bring along. Yet, preparing for a winter vacation is the total opposite. You have to remember all sorts of stuff. Here are six tips to make sure that your winter vacation has everything you need.

Make A List

Above all else, make a list of everything you need and want to bring as well as things that have to be done before you leave. As you are getting the things together and getting tasks completed, place a checkmark beside the item. Be sure you go over the list several times so you do not forget a single item. Should this be a family vacation, enlist everyone’s helping fulfilling the list. Before you finish getting ready, check the local forecast to where you are going.

Clothing

You want to make sure you have the right kind and enough clothing for your winter vacation. Always think from the bottom to the top on what you need. Make sure each member of your family has a winter coat that keeps them warm. If it rains, you might want some umbrellas or parkas to help you out.

Extras

When wintertime hits, making sure everyone has his or her extras is a necessity. What are the extras you need? These are:

* Scarves;
* Earmuffs;
* Caps or hats; and
* Gloves.

Don’t forget those umbrellas in case in rains.

Health and Safety

You don’t have to be in the summertime to suffer from sunburn. So bring those sunglasses and sunscreen along for your winter vacation. Be sure to bring some sort of lip protection too. This is especially necessary if you plan to do some skiing or winter hiking. If you are going ski, bring some knees and wrist pads to soften any blows… just in case.

Fun Things

Everyone wants to bring his or her own things. Be sure you allow them to. Let the kids have their snowboards and the skiers bring their gear and whatever you plan on wanting yourself. Never forget the safety items to go along with their fun gear.

Timing

Do you plan to stay at a hotel? Find out before you pack if your hotel charges a large fee to wash clothes. If so, then make sure you bring enough for your entire stay.

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