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Travelers who teach English as a second language to get around are a dime a dozen, and more of them are producing books about their experiences: but Gillian Kendall’s Mr Ding’s Chicken Feet is a bit more than “just another English teacher’s trip”.

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Texans love to shop and no where is this more true than in Dallas. Here, shopping isn’t a chore, but an event–one to be planned in advance and to get dressed up for. Below are just a few of the many unique shopping venues in and around the “Big D.”

The Galleria. This upscale shopping mall is located on the north side of town and features hundreds of retailers. Among them are anchor stores, Nordstrom, Macy’s, and Sak’s Fifth Avenue as well as Coach, Gucci, Tiffany and Co., Louis Vuitton. Facilities include a full spa, multiple restaurants, and an indoor skating rink.

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Anyone who has been to San Antonio, Texas has almost certainly been to two places: The San Antonio Riverwalk and The Alamo. And anyone who has been to San Antonio and failed to stop at one of these places should know that they missed out on a great experience. This is particularly true of The Alamo which holds an important place in the cultural history of Texas. People who visit the museum that is located inside of this former mission and military fort will find that they emerge with a better understanding of what the state of Texas is all about. And since it’s located right near The Riverwalk, you can effectively move from one attraction to the other to get the full San Antonio experience.
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It’s not too late to make plans to go South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin Texas, but you better hurry. SXSW, founded in 1987, is an annual music and film festival, one of the largest and most-anticipated in the United States. Austin, well-known as home to a diverse mixture of music artists as well as the Texas Music Hall of Fame. Each March over 1400 musicians entertain a crowd of over 100,000 visitors at the Austin Convention Center and venues throughout the city. The 2008 dates are March 7-16.

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San Antonio has temperate weather year-round, is easy to navigate, is steeped in history, and offers a number of free things to do–including two of the city’s top attractions. Below are just a few of the many free things to do in San Antonio.

Alamo. The Mission San Antonio de Valero, better known as the Alamo, is best remembered as the site of the valiant effort in 1836 by a handful of Texans, including Davy Crockett, to defend the city from the Mexican army. Today, the site, in the heart of downtown, is open to the public every day except for Christmas Eve and Christmas. Admission is free.

La Villita. The “Little Village” is located along the banks of the San Antonio River. This artist market is filled with art galleries, artisan workshops, restaurants, and colorful displays. It’s a great place for an afternoon walk.

Strolling the Riverwalk. Dining and shopping in the stylish Riverwalk restaurants and boutiques may not be free, but walking along the historic promenade in the center of downtown doesn’t cost a dime.

McNay Art Museum. The McNay Art Museum, located in upscale Alamo Heights, is set on 23 acres of manicured grounds. The museum specializes in 19th and 20th century American and European art. Admission is free.