http://gosw.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-04-26T12:43:43Z Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:43:43 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/04/26/adventurous-workouts-in-austin.htm <p>With its prime location in the Texas Hill Country, the vibrant city of Austin is perfect if you're hoping to shake up your regular workout routine. For example, take a paddle boarding class on Lady Bird Lake, located right in the downtown area. Or take an incredible hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Or go mountain biking through the Barton Creek Greenbelt.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/04/26/adventurous-workouts-in-austin.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/04/26/adventurous-workouts-in-austin.htm Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:07:50 +0000 2012-04-26T13:07:50Z http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/04/26/delightful-denver.htm <p>I never knew much about Denver until my brother moved there a little over a year ago. Now, I've visited twice and fall more and more in love with the city each time I visit. From the incredible natural beauty to the outdoor attractions to the amazing shopping and wonderful restaurants, there really is something for everyone.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/04/26/delightful-denver.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/04/26/delightful-denver.htm Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:43:43 +0000 2012-04-26T12:43:43Z http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/04/26/time-for-tea.htm <p>As we were walking down to the lobby at the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver for high tea, I tried to prepare my 3-year-old daughter. "It might be kind of fancy, and there might be some ladies there in big hats. And there might be a piano player."</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/04/26/time-for-tea.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/04/26/time-for-tea.htm Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:11:03 +0000 2012-04-26T12:11:03Z http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/04/11/laugh-attack.htm <p>Do you love good comedy? The kind that brings tears to your eyes and makes your belly hurt? Than you're in luck, because the Lone Star State is filled with places to get a laugh. From tried and true comedy clubs to up and coming open mic nights, the diversity of venues here is amazing.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/04/11/laugh-attack.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/04/11/laugh-attack.htm Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:43:57 +0000 2012-04-11T08:43:57Z http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/04/11/can-you-hear-the-music.htm <p>Some of my favorite memories have occurred at live music events. Seeing Bob Dylan on Easter Sunday at the Backyard in Austin. Watching Counting Crows perform to an intimate, sold-out crowd in Chicago. Taking in local band the Handsomes at the Continental Club in Houston. Want to know the only thing better than witnessing a great show? Seeing it for free.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/04/11/can-you-hear-the-music.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/04/11/can-you-hear-the-music.htm Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:40:35 +0000 2012-04-11T08:40:35Z http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/03/26/get-to-galveston.htm <p>Oh, I love Galveston, Texas. Located about an hour from Houston, Galveston has all of the quintessential things that a beach town must have. Expect lots of sunshine, wonderful attractions, beautiful hotels and long stretches of beach. Oh, another thing I love about Galveston? The shopping.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/03/26/get-to-galveston.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/03/26/get-to-galveston.htm Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:02:22 +0000 2012-03-26T14:02:22Z http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/03/26/feelin-hot-hot-hot.htm <p>Who doesn't love some good hot sauce and salsa? That burn in your throat, those tears in your eyes. A few years ago, I had the chance to attend the Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival, where you'll encounter every type of salsa and hot sauce you could possibly imagine. From weird flavors to funny names, you'll find it all. The best part? Nearly every booth offers samples.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/03/26/feelin-hot-hot-hot.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/03/26/feelin-hot-hot-hot.htm Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:20:48 +0000 2012-03-26T13:20:48Z http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/03/26/spring-is-in-the-air.htm <p>Ever wanted to visit Austin? If it's on your to-go list, you might like to know that there are wonderful <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gosw.about.com/od/austintexas/a/Spring-Events-In-Austin.htm">annual events</a> to attend throughout the year. If you're heading that way this spring, you can do some art appreciating, watch some of the best track and field athletes in the country or even attend a celebration in honor of Eeyore, A.A. Milne's depressed donkey.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/03/26/spring-is-in-the-air.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/03/26/spring-is-in-the-air.htm Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:15:43 +0000 2012-03-26T13:15:43Z http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/03/09/food-on-the-go.htm <p><br class="spacer_" /></p> <div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;"><p>I'll be the first to admit that I was once skeptical about the whole food truck craze. After all, did I really want to eat my dinner off a paper plate outside an old Airstream in a gravel parking lot?</p></div>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/03/09/food-on-the-go.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/03/09/food-on-the-go.htm Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:11:58 +0000 2012-03-09T00:11:58Z http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/03/09/cool-finds-in-soco.htm <p>This month, thousands upon thousands of visitors will flock to Austin, Texas, thanks to the famous SXSW Festival, which offers bands, films and interactive media experts the perfect time to shine. If you're heading to Austin for the festival, you shouldn't miss out on the opportunity to explore this great city.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/03/09/cool-finds-in-soco.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/03/09/cool-finds-in-soco.htm Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:07:59 +0000 2012-03-09T00:07:59Z