In the morning we made cranberry sauce, worked on the stuffing, and various other bits and pieces. We bought wine for a huge crowd. Then, miraculously, we were ahead of schedule. It was a beautiful day, so we headed into Boulder for a stroll on the Pearl Street pedestrian Mall. It was hopping. We poked […]
My body doesn’t quite know what to make of my travels. Freezing cold, arid Colorado to moderately cold New York to balmy, humid Louisiana. I’ve managed to get a cold, fortunately not covid, and am soldiering through. I flew to New Orleans yesterday. It’s a city I love and have been to many times, but […]
A uniform steel gray sky wasn’t a good omen. But in New Orleans “laissez les bons temps rouler,” let the good times roll, is the rule. My day started the Vue Orleans. Perched on the top levels of the Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans it’s a combination interactive playground and 360-degree observatory. I loved the […]
One of the greatest aspects of traveling in the United States is its diverse geography. From large cities to mountainous regions, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. One of the country’s more unique qualities is its small towns, especially those that capture the past. The charm of these towns is their ability to take visitors […]
Traveling requires many different things, but when you arrive in a new country, there can be some culture shock. It is a good feeling when you arrive, and people are friendly and willing to help you. As you travel, this list of the friendliest countries in the world can help you decide on the destinations […]
We all wish for more free time to explore and travel. Even if your employer allows you a generous amount of time to get away from it all, you may need help to do all you want. Having just a weekend, for instance, does not sound like enough time to benefit from a break in […]
Can we genuinely evaluate a location by simply perusing the many professional images that appear in the search bar? The pictures might only show you the positive aspects of your holiday destination, but they don’t tell you about the dangers you might encounter abroad. Nobody likes being taken advantage of, especially while on vacation, so […]
After five days of nearly continuous activity, today needed to be at a slower pace. I slept in, wrote and leisurely packed. Once I finally got moving, it was just over an hour drive to Louisiana’s capital, Baton Rouge (or Red Stick in translation). As I’d passed through Baton Rouge before but never spent any […]
After my quiet day, I was back to serious exploring. After breakfast at @MaisonMouton B&B in Lafayette I headed west towards Rayne. My friends wondered why I was going there. As Leo said, it’s not much more than a dot on the map. Rayne has proclaimed itself. “The Frog Capital of the World.” This started […]
I’m deep in Cajun country with my friends Liz and Leo. Liz and I set off to explore this morning. Our first stop was in Breaux Bridge for the zydeco breakfast at @https://www.buckandjohnnys.com. It’s held every Saturday morning. People come from miles around to hear the music, but mostly to dance. The atmosphere was festive […]
