Article Archive for March 2010
In the final installment of our three-part guide to South by Southwest, Austin-based writer Christine R. Cox shares her favorite local hot spots—the places you can visit in between shows, or as an alternative to festival madness.
This year’s South by Southwest promises to be as robust and buzz-generating as always, owing to an exciting lineup and social media boom which will allow attendees to be more connected to exciting happenings than ever before.
However annoying, layovers are a nearly unavoidable part of air travel, especially for those who are flying internationally. Direct flights are not always possible, and when they are, it is often much less expensive to take an indirect route. Most people are content to lay claim to a table in the food court, browse though overpriced shops or simply head to their connection’s gate to stare into space until boarding time. But why suffer through tedium when 4-D theaters, spas and golf courses (yes, really) await for your enjoyment between flights?
In Part Two of our three-part guide to South by Southwest, Austin-based writer Christine R. Cox shares how to navigate the city, what acts you should watch out for and how to get into those industry parties.
South by Southwest in sunny Austin, Texas is an annual, 10-day-long party and networking extravaganza in its 23rd proud year. SXSW bills itself “the destination for discovery,” as it gives attention to new creative content from all over the globe and offers incredible entertainment.
We thought the point of vacationing was to get away from one’s computer, but the traveling masses are so plugged in these days that the prospect of going without WiFi access induces high levels of anxiety. What’s more, businessmen and women would languish without access to their laptop while on the road, not to mention incur the wrath of their higher-ups. Needless to say, packing some key accessories to ensure your favorite gadgets run at peak efficiency while on the road is a must. Here are seven essentials the tech-savvy among you should always have on-hand.
From March 12-20, many of the nation’s most music, film and technology zealots will descend on Austin, Texas for South by Southwest. In the first installment of our three-part guide to the festival/conference, Austin-based writer …
