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 school building is located in the center of the Red River district, just behind the Mohawk music venue. Their terraced garden is the perfect place for festival-goers to chow …
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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 viewing famous works by renowned artists like Klimt and Schiele. I was taken aback by the intense, moody nature of Schiele’s work and was awestruck …
Lisbon is a gorgeous city, there’s no doubt about it. But what can you expect when visiting Lisbon? Ever since I saw an Instagram reel of one of the famous yellow trams on the mystical cobblestone streets, I’ve wanted to go there. In the spirit of the late great Anthony Bourdain, we ventured to Lisbon …
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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, and overhyped attractions that I’d heard horror stories about. But Paris shattered every negative stereotype. The streets were clean, the attractions lived up to their names, …
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Aspen, Colorado is a beautiful mountain town famous for its cute, walkable downtown and extravagant shopping. When I was there this last Christmas, I walked around the corner and saw Mariah Carey being photographed by paparazzi. Rumor has it that the Kardashian family was there as well. Needless to say, there are plenty of trendsetters …
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If you’re a twenty-something looking for a fun Halloweekend, have no fear! There are TONS of fun and spooky Halloween activities to do in Austin for young adults. As October’s eerie vibes fill the air, Austin, Texas transforms into a playground for Halloween enthusiasts. Whether you’re a local looking to explore the city’s dark past …
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Austin has long been touted to be a “weird” city that is very different from the rest of Texas— but what it means to “Keep Austin Weird” has changed dramatically in recent years…. “Keep Austin Weird” started as a slogan for a campaign to save small local businesses from closing. However, this foreboding statement from …
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It’s that time of year again! Austin City Limits Music Festival 2024 is just around the corner. With Kendrick Lamar, the Odesza, and Foo Fighters in the line up– you’ll look your best. Music festival fashion became trendy in the early 2000’s when celebrities started dressing up to go to Coachella. This trend is now …
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Originally published on April 21, 2023 Two Step Inn is a new country music festival put on by C3 Presents, the same company that organizes ACL every year. As a native Austinite who has gone to ACL for the last six years in a row, I can speak to the vibe of ACL. The vibe …
Many iconic Austin restaurants have closed as the city has continued to rapidly grow and change. When you think of Austin restaurants that have closed, you probably think of Shady Grove or the Magnolia Cafe on Lake Austin Blvd. But you have probably forgotten about the Holiday House diner in Tarrytown, the Nighthawk burger chain, …
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