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The Austin Oktoberfest is an annual fundraising event held by the German Texan Heritage Society featuring German beer, food, music and artisan vendors. The organization’s historic...

From breathtaking art, to yummy coffeehouse pastries, to lavish palaces— there is so much to experience in Vienna. While I was there, I spent hours walking through the beautiful museums...

Montmartre is an iconic hilltop neighborhood located in the 18th arrondissement in Paris. About 30 minutes from the city center, the area has historically been a home to numerous artists...

When making your itinerary for your trip to Europe, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the many options available to you. The last thing that you want is to choose the wrong locations...

View of Lisbon from a street in the Alfama neighborhood. Lisbon is a gorgeous city, there’s no doubt about it. But what can you expect when visiting Lisbon? Ever since I saw an...

Believe it or not, I wasn’t super excited about visiting Paris. Dragged there by friends captivated by its romantic reputation, I braced myself for the rude Parisians, grimy streets,...