Live music at La Zona Rosa in Austin, Texas – photo by Rob McFarland

Open Road magazine, Australia – September 2012

“We’re like a blueberry in a sea of tomato soup,” remarks one Austinite with a wry smile.

It’s a statement that explains a lot about this endearing little city. While most of Texas is Republican and conservative, Austin is a democratic enclave – a laidback, liberal speck on the map that over the last few years has blossomed into one of the state’s most appealing destinations.

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