I had to work in Austin for a few weeks. Loved it, great city and music scene. And, like you say the people are amazing, not at all like the 'redneck' label they get stereotyped with. Bit of an eye opener I must say
That's true. I suppose I was guilty of thinking it was going to be full of rednecks and it wasn't. Very liberal and very out of step with the rest of the State
Good call. One of the best and cheapest dive bars in New York. Also one of the narrowest. Amazing cross section of life, from Wall Street types to construction workers all getting on and enjoying a beer. I remember when Jimmy's Russian wife used to be in charge behind the bar, very efficient...
I went there are few years ago to watch the Ireland v All Blacks rugby game at Soldierfield. Didn't really know what to expect but Chicago is an incredible city. As it was November it was brutally cold but so much to see and experience. Didn't get up the Sears Tower as there was a 4 hour...
NYC is slowly starting to open up again, but like everywhere else will be a while before it gets back to 'normal'
As some other posters have said there are still a few questions at the back of people's minds about getting long distance flights to places like the States so I think a lot of...
Obviously everyone has their own views but IMHO this place is way overrated. I took a bunch of friends from the UK who were visiting and was very disappointed. Just seems like a big tourist trap with coaches parked outside - food was average and they won't take credit cards. Seems to be living...