Texas
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A few days( and nights) in Houston , Texas : Part II
Here are some more highlights of our trip to Houston. Marfreless, River Oaks Shopping Center Concealed within the River Oaks Shopping Center is Marfreless, a speakeasy bar worth visiting in Houston. The ambiance and decor are impressive and on the upscale side. The menu lights up when opened, providing several great cocktail choices. The bartenders… Read more
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A few days( and nights) in Houston , Texas: Part I
A wedding in the family took us to Houston, Texas, where we discovered some unique venues. Sri Meenakshi Devasthanam The auditorium at Sri Meenakshi Temple in Pearland was the site of the wedding. It almost felt like a stroke of luck to be at such a beautiful venue, a temple dedicated to the Hindu Goddess… Read more
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Austin Revisited : Part III
Sixth Street with its bars and live music underlines Austin’s place as the live music capital of the world. Its unique bars give it a one-of-a-kind vibe. Having covered 6th street in detail earlier, I can only say, it is a place I can visit over and over again. Baby A’s We visited Baby A’s… Read more
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Austin Revisited: Part II
Texas State Capitol Building The Capitol building, the seat of the Texas State government, is a majestic building with captivating architecture situated in Downtown Austin. It houses the offices of the Texas legislature and the governor of Texas. It is the sixth-largest State Capitol and larger than the US Capitol in DC. Built in 1876,… Read more
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Austin Revisited : Part I
Austin, Texas, as I have mentioned before, is one of my favorite cities to visit. This is my third visit here, but it is particularly special because this is the first time I visited the city for a vacation. Barton Springs Situated in Barton Creek on Zilker Park in Austin, Barton Springs is a good… Read more
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Sixth Street, Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas is one of my top favorite cities to visit. The city is a paradox to me. While it is the capital of one of the largest and predominantly red states, Austin is a blue oasis in the region. Tex-Mex eateries and Barbecue places are aplenty but are overshadowed by the city’s music scene. … Read more
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