Visiting Louisiana on a Budget

How to Have Your Dream Wedding on a Budget in New Orleans

Did you know that the average wedding cost in the United States last year was over $25,000? My husband, Paul, and I agreed that we had no interest in spending that kind of money on our wedding. We...

Paddle, Pause and Repeat: 7 Hidden-Gem Kayaking Spots Around New Orleans

Sometimes the best way to find yourself is to get a little lost—preferably in a kayak, surrounded by cypress knees, sun-speckled water and the slow rhythm of the Gulf South's bayous. New Orleans...

New Orleans, Lessons from the Swamp

I'd never been to New Orleans. This classic southern Cajun-vibe city perched on the gulf in a giant swath of wetlands where seawater meets the Mississippi River. I bet you've heard the nickname, The...

My Recommendations to Visit New Orleans

If you have put New Orleans on your bucket list and are in the planning phase, you want to know what should be on the top of your list? Here are my recommendations: We are traveling the USA via...

A Slow Southern Swing (St. Francisville, Louisiana)

Faster is not better. Rushing through the process doesn't help either. Calm down, take a breath, and find a slower tempo…. before you address that little white ball. It's about technique and...

The Big Easy: Where to Eat, Explore, and Enjoy in New Orleans

New Orleans is one of my favorite American cities. Every time that I visit I find there is something new to fall in love with. From the people, to the history, the music and culture, and the food...