New Orleans, Louisiana is one of the South's most popular destinations and it's easy to spend a week exploring the neighborhoods. But it's also a great launching point to explore the rest of the state. It’s easy to pick up your rental car downtown or at the airport and return to your hotel in the evening for these day trips from New Orleans. River Road Destrehan … [Read more...] about 7 Easy Day Trips from New Orleans
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8 Places to Celebrate Mardi Gras (Beyond New Orleans)
Bourbon Street, New Orleans Mardi Gras is one of America's most well-known celebrations, commonly associated with debauchery and Bourbon Street in New Orleans. But the Big Easy isn't the only place that has Mardi Gras! Visiting New Orleans outside of Carnival? You can still experience Mardi Gras year-round. Mardi Gras World is one of the most popular attractions, … [Read more...] about 8 Places to Celebrate Mardi Gras (Beyond New Orleans)
Gameday Guide to Baton Rouge, Louisiana
It’s fall in the South, which means a few things. The humidity has started to lessen and the temperatures started to lower. The students are back in school. And college football season is upon us. No matter what team you root for, the region has so many great college towns with plenty to offer beyond the campus. This guide comes from Baton Rouge, Louisiana is home to … [Read more...] about Gameday Guide to Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Visiting Louisiana’s Breweries
Apart from companies like Abita, not many people can name a beer from Louisiana. But the state is actually full of them and in places you might not expect. Over 30 currently operate and we've been to three. Before you point out how many breweries we haven't mentioned, this is an evolving guide based on places we have visited. Come back to see where else in Louisiana we've … [Read more...] about Visiting Louisiana’s Breweries
Where to Go (in the South) in 2017
It’s the time of year when we start planning upcoming adventures. There are so many places I recommend visiting in the South, but 2017 will be an important year for many reasons. Each of these destinations has been thoughtfully selected for what is new and exciting in the state. This list also serves as a personal bucket list for places we need to write about! So start … [Read more...] about Where to Go (in the South) in 2017
