Professor Elam

Thursday May 6 2010

The WSJ is 'gunning' for the NY Times. The WSJ circulation is twice that of  the NYT, and the WSJ is profitable. Yet another feature is the WSJ on line Magazine. An article entitled Easy Rider caught my attention. The article is all about slow moving boats, trains, or perhaps walking tours that truly allow one to experience the local color rather than glancing at it. Remember the tag line from European Vacation by Chevy Chase, 'Okay one hour to do the Lourve, gotta hurry.' 

Now take a look at the previous post, about how law school grads are not finding jobs. Left to your own devices, what would you do if the job prospects dwindle?  Well if that happens, it means the economy slows, people stay closer to home, or look for less expensive alternatives. 

Here is an article on Texas attractions. Note that none of these are the typical commercial destinations. I can conceive of guide led trips around Central Texas so visitors don't have to hunt up the interesting spots. Not surprisingly San Antonio is the number one spot to visit among Texas cities. Imagine

Arts Tour – San Antonio galleries, the Rose Window at the Mission San Juan, the Harry Ransom Center at UT Austin, the Witliff Gallery at Texas State along with its great views

Music Tour – Gruene Hall, the Broken Spoke in Austin, maybe some off the beaten path spots like the Rattlesnake Inn

Cave Tour, see link above

Some things might be seasonal, Bluebonnet Tour, Coastal Birdwatching Tour, 

One could map out the spots and times or perhaps lead a group in say convertibles for an interesting tour stopping at bed and breakfast spots rather than the traditional motel, just an idea…