We’re celebrating 16 years of free travel information to more than 5 million visitors. Thank you for your continued support!
Family travel and Baton Rouge are words that one might not associate together, but don’t underestimate the capital city of Louisiana. The Red Stick (baton and rouge are French for stick and red) is full of budget-friendly activities for families visiting for the day or a weekend. Here’s a list of a few places that…
For those of us who are addicted to coffee and its many variations, finding a decent cup of java while on the road can present a challenge. I’m a big Starbucks fan, but I occasionally frequent independent coffee shops, just for a little variety. Yesterday, I thought I would try McDonald’s new iced coffee drink…
We had a wonderful response to the Houmas House gift pack giveaway and we learned where many of you are from and why you like living there. A few of you live close enough to Houmas House for a day trip. Others live as far away as Oregon and Vermont. Most of you who reside…
Cafe Brulot is a New Orleans favorite. It is an after dinner coffee drink with a little flair. Here is a video of this potent libation being prepared tableside at Galatoire’s Restaurant in New Orleans. It was taken with my Kodak Easyshare, so please excuse the quality. Click Here to See Video
I’m so proud to be from, and live in Louisiana. One of the things I love about my state is the preservation of history and the gentility of the South. One place that is preserving the history of my state is Houmas House. It is a River Road Plantation that was purchased about five years…