It's nice to think we've gotten to a point where everything is "back to normal," but that just isn't the case. Variants are on the rise but travel hasn't slowed by any means. The last two years have been challenging for the travel industry (and website owners like me!) but I feel hopeful that things are turning around. Now is a great time to support the small towns and … [Read more...] about Where to Go (in the South) in 2022
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Literary South: O. Henry
O. Henry, also known as William Sydney Porter, was born on September 11, 1862, in Greensboro, North Carolina during the Civil War. His mother died when he was young and he moved with his father into his grandparents' house. He loved reading from a young age and as a teenager, started working at his uncle's pharmacy, where he was later licensed. At age 20, Porter … [Read more...] about Literary South: O. Henry
20 TV Shows and Movies Filmed in New Orleans
For decades, New Orleans, Louisiana has been used for its stunning scenery in television shows and movies, like in other film cities of Atlanta, Charleston, and Wilmington. Some are classics, while others you may have forgotten about. This is by no means an exhaustive list as there are hundreds thanks to state tax incentives. For more television shows and movies filmed in … [Read more...] about 20 TV Shows and Movies Filmed in New Orleans
Essential Tips for Navigating Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Around five million passengers travel through Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in New Orleans, Louisiana annually and 18 airlines have routes at the airport. Fun fact: the airport code is MSY, which stands for Moisant Stock Yards because NEW was already taken by the previous airport. Originally named for disgraced politician Abe Shushan, Lakefront Airport … [Read more...] about Essential Tips for Navigating Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Visiting the Tabasco Factory in Avery Island
Tabasco is one of the world's most well-known brands of hot sauce, but that wasn't always the case. Located on rural Avery Island, a trip to the Tabasco Factory is a popular day trip from New Orleans or Lafayette. From New Orleans, it's a 2.5 hour drive and from Lafayette it's only 45 minutes away. It's the best place to learn about the unique process in creating the … [Read more...] about Visiting the Tabasco Factory in Avery Island
