Category Archives: America

Exploring Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas

Posted on August 28, 2018 by julieovaltrades

From the Capitol Building to the bat bridge there is a lot to do on Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas. Cross the Colorado River and enter the South Congress neighborhood, and you’ve reached the heart of the city. Street art … Continue reading →

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Peruse Uncommon Objects in Austin, Texas

Posted on August 24, 2018 by julieovaltrades

Not your typical vintage shop, but a bona fide oddity museum, Uncommon Objects is a great way to add a splash of weird in your trip to Austin, Texas. The shop has been open since 1991 and it is free … Continue reading →

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Cathedral of Junk in Austin, Texas

Posted on August 23, 2018 by julieovaltrades

As a tourist traveling through Austin, Texas you would never pass the Cathedral of Junk, and even if you did drive down its suburban block, you wouldn’t notice it from the street. It’s one of those hidden gems that makes … Continue reading →

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Umlauf Sculpture Garden in Austin, Texas

Posted on August 22, 2018 by julieovaltrades

Not a top attraction for visitors to Austin, making it a haven for those seeking a quieter artistic experience, Umlauf Sculpture Garden is a small and memorable testament to one man’s sculpture career. Over 50 works by Charles Umlauf are … Continue reading →

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Witness the Congress Bridge Bats in Austin, Texas

Posted on August 21, 2018 by julieovaltrades

The largest urban colony of bats in North America roosts under the Congress Avenue Bridge in Austin, Texas. Every night at dusk between April and October, approximately 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats spiral out of the crevices and head out … Continue reading →

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Hope Outdoor Gallery in Austin, Texas

Posted on August 20, 2018 by julieovaltrades

Image this: a place where you can express your creativity and have fun with spray paint and not be prosecuted. Hope Outdoor Gallery is the only paint park of its kind in America, of course it’s in Austin, Texas. The … Continue reading →

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Guide to visiting Austin, Texas

Posted on August 19, 2018 by julieovaltrades

Calling all foodies, live music enthusiasts, and weirdoes alike! The capital of Texas is a city so diverse and interesting that everyone will fall in love with it. Come with an open mind and play chicken shit bingo. Come with … Continue reading →

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Exploring Marfa, Texas

Posted on August 17, 2018 by julieovaltrades

In the middle of the Chihuahuan Desert, Marfa, Texas was founded in the 1880s as a water stop. Today although the city is almost in the middle of nowhere, it is a genuine destination for minimalist artists. The fact that … Continue reading →

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Guide to Big Bend National Park, Texas

Posted on August 16, 2018 by julieovaltrades

A natural and rugged border between the United States and Mexico, Big Bend National Park is the largest protected area of Chihuahuan Desert. The most diversity of species in the country roam here through the solitary mountain range bounded by … Continue reading →

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Guide to Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas

Posted on August 15, 2018 by julieovaltrades

Millions of years ago during the Permian Period Guadalupe Mountains National Park was a coral reef under the sea. Today, it is one of the most well preserved fossil reefs in the world and for your every day visitor, a … Continue reading →

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