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Stories from Austin, Terlingua and the rest of the Lone Star State, seen through the eyes of a Brit still learning that it’s pronounced “puh-CAN,” not “pee-can.”


In Search of Bats

Jun 26, 2026

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3 min read

In Search of Bats

Austin once tried to get rid of the bats beneath Congress Avenue Bridge. Now people fly in from around the world to watch them leave.

Jack Opie
Jack Opie
Would You Get Into a Taxi With Nobody Driving?

Jun 12, 2026

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3 min read

Would You Get Into a Taxi With Nobody Driving?

Austin offered me the chance to put my life in the hands of a driverless car. I said yes. Autonomously.

Jack Opie
Jack Opie

A British expat building off-grid in the Texas desert, plus travels, challenges, and lessons generally learned the hard way.

© 2026 A Brit Wild.
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