Lake Charles in western Louisiana is a favorite getaway for those coming from Texas or just avid gamblers. But there’s more to the city than blackjack and slots. Its location on namesake Lake Charles as well as surrounding bodies of water makes it popular with outdoors lovers in search of fishing and wildlife spotting. There’s […]
A juror in a trial involving a major gun manufacturer teams up with a civilian to change the outcome. John Cusack stars alongside Rachel Weisz, Dustin Hoffman, and Gene Hackman. Specific scenes were filmed at the New Orleans Riverwalk and the Esplanade Mall in Kenner. Filmed In: New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner, and Jefferson Parish, Louisiana; additional […]
A few weeks back, I had the pleasure of re-visiting Lake Charles, Louisiana, a place I only briefly passed through in 2015. That trip barely scratched the surface, but I remedied that with days spent exploring and eating. I will be writing more about that soon, but in the meantime, I wanted to give away […]
Southern Stays is a series in which we review a property, whether it be a hostel, hotel or other forms of accommodation. To suggest a property please leave a comment or email us. If you’ve ever stayed at a casino, I can tell you that staying at L’Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles is nothing like […]
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 […]
