One last taco before the road calls The trio makes their farewell rounds — one last breakfast taco at their favorite spot, a final walk across the Congress Avenue Bridge at sunset, and a heartfelt goodbye to a city that treated them so well. Bittersweet, funny, and...
Three very different packing styles Benson is an over-packer. Shibee is a minimalist. Fenway packs only snacks and calls it fine. The post dives into each character’s approach to packing for an extended road trip, with hilarious tension about who gets how much...
Everything the trio loved — and what surprised them A love letter to Austin. The trio shares their top picks: favorite taco, best live music spot, most beautiful view, hidden gem, and the one thing they’d do again without hesitation. A great “bookmark...
Culture, murals, and one very fancy afternoon The trio spends a refined afternoon at the Blanton Museum of Art on UT campus, then ventures out to find Austin’s legendary street murals — from the Hope Outdoor Gallery ruins to East Austin’s painted walls....
An active day in Austin’s outdoor playground Fenway rents kayaks. Shibee insists they paddle in sync. Benson tips his kayak within the first two minutes. The trio explores Lady Bird Lake and Zilker Park on a gorgeous Austin afternoon, taking in the skyline from...
Waiting in line for the best brisket in Texas The trio wakes up at 6am to stand in line at Franklin Barbecue — and they make it just before the “sold out” sign goes up. A deeply religious brisket moment follows. Benson cries a single tear. They compare...
Austin’s most unexpected wildlife show At dusk, the trio joins hundreds of Austinites watching 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats spiral into the sky from under the Congress Avenue Bridge. Benson reads all the bat facts aloud. Shibee is equal parts terrified...
Shopping, street art, and “Keep Austin Weird” The trio strolls South Congress Avenue — SoCo — from the famous “I Love You So Much” mural to the eclectic boutiques, food trucks, and vintage shops. Shibee picks up a custom hat. Benson spends an...
Cool water, big laughs, and nature therapy On a blazing Austin afternoon, the trio discovers Barton Springs Pool — a three-acre spring-fed swimming hole. Fenway cannonballs in immediately. Shibee is more cautious (it’s 68°F!). Benson spends 20 minutes working up...
Exploring the Live Music Capital of the World The trio hits Sixth Street on a Friday night. Benson discovers he’s a secret fan of honky-tonk. Shibee befriends the drummer of a local band. Fenway finds a legendary blues bar tucked off the main strip. A night they...
