Writer Nicholas Sparks has decades worth of novels, many with romantic and tragic themes. The majority are set in the Southeast, where the calls home. Starting in the late 90s, many of these books were turned into popular films, also set and shot in the region. We've rounded up some of the top Nicholas Sparks movie locations in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and … [Read more...] about Nicholas Sparks Filming Locations to Visit
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7 Easy Day Trips from New Orleans
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 Distance … [Read more...] about 7 Easy Day Trips from New Orleans
8 Places to Celebrate Mardi Gras (Beyond 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, showcasing the work that goes into … [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
