An Austin Night | Solo Wanderings, Three Stops, Countless Moments

A night alone makes even the wind feel free. Austin's summer days stretch long, and even after dusk settles, the streets still hold the sun's warmth. The air is balmy, and my heart feels light. 🌮 First Stop: A Tex-Mex Surprise in the Alley Taqueria de Diez | 206 Trinity St Tucked in a small lane near Congress Ave, a gem known mainly to locals Grilled Cactus Taco: My first time trying it—crisp yet slightly sticky, uniquely delicious Beef Cheek Taco: The version with guacamole brought an instant smile with the first bite Paired with Mexican Coke, perfectly sweet with brighter bubbles 🎷 Second Stop: An Underground Jazz Hideaway Elephant Room | 315 Congress Ave Unexpectedly right next to my hotel downstairs, stepping inside felt like entering another world Dim lights gleamed on polished wooden bartops, everyone quietly soaking in the live jazz The doorman suddenly took the stage to sing, and a girl knitting in the corner set down her needles to applaud I ordered an Old Fashioned, the whiskey's richness melting perfectly into the night 🍸 Third Stop: A Speakeasy Lost in Time The Roosevelt Room | 307 W 5th St Velvet couches, silent old films projected on the wall, a cocktail menu organized by era like a spirited history lesson A quiet Monday night, just a few regulars chatting at the bar A gentleman celebrating his birthday next to me gifted a glass of Aberlour The Martini was just okay, but who complains about free whiskey? From the lively alley to the underground jazz den, then to a hidden bar where every encounter felt like fate—each corner whispered a different side of Austin. 💫 Nighttime Realization: Sometimes, time alone is the most luxurious gift. Where to go, how long to stay—it’s all guided by mood. These seemingly ordinary moments may one day become the most glowing fragments of my study abroad memories. #AustinNights #SoloNightOut #TexMexEats #JazzBar #Speakeasy #StudyAbroadDiaries #VibeCheck #MomentsToRemember