SXSW on the Cheap
Can’t afford to pay $750 for a SXSW badge? No worries, we’ve got you covered. We’ll show you how to have a rockin’ time without spending a dime. Plus, badges are overrated anyways. Here’s how to do to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bike racks outside the festival
Main Image: bikeracks.JPGFun Fun Fun Fest encouraged green transportation this year, and many fest-goers obliged by riding bikes, carpooling and taking the bus.
View ArticleInvasion of the longboarders
You’re power-walking to class, hoping the Tower bell doesn’t strike the hour indicating that you’re late. Suddenly, someone speeds past you on something that resembles a skateboard, but you notice it’s...
View ArticleHow to handle your fest money
After having paid for tickets, festivalgoers still need to worry about transportation, food, drinks and late night shows. During this time, money tends to disappear, valuables get lost or rain ruins...
View ArticlePedicabs offer a more immersive ride through Austin
What gets you to Fun Fun Fun Fest, and doesn’t need gas, a parking spot or much effort on your part? Pedicabs.A unique form of transportation found in downtown Austin, these cabs are pedal-operated...
View ArticleHoliday travel tips
Almost 30 percent of Americans traveled over the holidays last year, and with this comes higher prices, booked flights and full hotels. This year, with an improved economy and lower gas prices, travel...
View ArticleBig Purchases Require Big Thoughts
The diamond necklace option might not be for you if it’s only two weeks into a relationship. Luckily for you, Longhorn Life has put together a collective of things to consider before breaking out the...
View ArticleToo Many People, Not Enough Asphault
One hundred and fifty eight. That’s how many people local economist Mark Sprague estimated were moving here, to Austin, Texas, every day.That estimate is two years old. With the rapid economic growth...
View Article5 Things I Learned While Studying and Teaching Abroad
Orlando KelmSpanish and Portuguese At UT [25 years]Study Abroad Program: Salvador, Bahia (faculty-led)Years leading Program:MBA Global trips — 7 times in Chile, Brazil and China; faculty trips and...
View ArticleTraveling on a budget: Explore without breaking bank
Be it a senior trip or just heading home for Thanksgiving, traveling does not come cheap.The most significant costs tend to be flights to and from your destination, transportation within that country...
View ArticleHit the stage as well as slopes
With ACL over and SXSW not starting until March, Longhorn Life suggests traveling north for music festivals during winter break.Snow Globeread more
View Article
