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➥More adventuring. Join us as we explore the features of five family-friendly Texas state parks that, while a bit off the beaten path, are filled with tons of weekend fun.
family focus. We sat down with Dominican Joe coffee shop Co-founder Sharla ➥ More Megilligan (over a cup of fair-trade coffee, of course) to discuss the rewards of being a single mother to two adopted Haitian boys and the power of banding together and giving back. learning lessons. From calligraphy and winemaking classes to food styling and ➥ More block-printing sessions, there’s a sea of creative learning opportunities out there to explore. Consult our condensed, curated list of nationwide retreats to discover what you should learn next.
➥ More fashion flair. With Coachella a distant blur behind us and the Austin City Limits
Music Festival looming brightly before us, it’s high time to catch up on the hottest summer festival-style trends. One of our photographers took her camera to the streets at Levitation Festival to see what’s in and what’s out.
➥ More mementos for Mom. Do you need some inspiration for what to give your mom
this Mother’s Day (May 8)? We rounded up some of our favorite finds, guaranteed to make her feel flattered.
➥ More travel tips. From dealing with flight delays to struggling to stay sane on long road trips, going away from home can be stressful. We hunted down a few essential, lifesaving travel gadgets to help make all your journeys more hassle-free.
countries. Now imagine you didn’t pack any luggage, nor did you make any hotel reservations. Shockingly, that’s what Austinite Clara Bensen did and still loves to do. Settle in as we chat with her about the initial luggage-less journey that inspired her book No Baggage: A Minimalist Tale of Love and Wandering, released in January.
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Lost Maples State Park photo courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife. Sharla Megilligan photo courtesy of Sharla Megilligan. Clara Bensen photo courtesy of Clara Bensen. The Mystery Room photo courtesy of The Mystery Room.
➥ Less baggage. Imagine being on the road for three weeks, exploring a total of eight