I stayed at Julie's beautiful home while I was reporting on SXSW and it was a truly lovely base for the trip. The local area is full of great cafes (don't miss the Bouldin Creek Cafe on the corner for breakfast en route to the Convention Center - the hash browns, veggie-loaded nachos and local kombucha I tried were absolutely delicious). Both my room and bathroom were gorgeous, cosy and very comfortable - especially important when you have a hectic conference schedule. The home itself was just a short cab ride from the centre of Austin (around 10 mins). And as for Julie herself and her cute dog, I couldn't have asked for a more welcoming and accommodating host - from providing cold sparkling water when I was fresh off the plane, to giving tips on the best place to find a tasty morning croissant nearby, she did everything she could to make my stay as easy and enjoyable as possible. Thanks so much!