There’s a chocolate cake you buy at the store … and then there’s a chocolate cake you make during Hurricane Issac with Hershey’s Especially Dark Chocolate and a poured icing with pecans, granulated sugar (because you don’t have […]
READ MOREWhen I’m out of state and mention Louisiana the conversation goes to New Orleans and Mardi Gras. That’s because over the years those are the stories that have repeatedly been told. Other areas of the state have […]
READ MOREChristmas Light Tours One Christmas Eve several years ago a client requested that I dress as an elf and drive he and his wife (dressed as Santa and Mrs. Claus) to the airport. With a bag full of […]
READ MOREMadison, Tensas & Franklin Parishes Researching rural parishes to write up staycation ideas; at first it seems there is nothing of interest. But every parish has a history, has people of interest and activities to experience – so […]
READ MORENortheast Louisiana is an agricultural and outdoor wonderland. In the top right corner of the Cajun boot are Richland, West Carroll and East Carroll parishes. A century ago cotton was king in this area. While cotton is still […]
READ MOREStaycation – Ouachita & Morehouse Parishes The drive from Baton Rouge to Monroe in our Mini Bus or Luxury Sprinter usually takes about 3 ½ hours. Taking Hwy 61 North we cross the Mississippi River at Natchez. If […]
READ MORETo many people in Baton Rouge, Central North Louisiana has always been a remote, unvisited area. The main attraction has been La Tech. On this staycation we’ll visit some of the other sites in the area from […]
READ MOREStaycation – Webster, Bienville, Claiborne and Lincoln Parishes When I get away for a long weekend or staycation I want different, local and unique. Looking online for information about these North Louisiana parishes I found some really great possibilities. […]
READ MORENorthwest Louisiana Staycation In May I had the opportunity to be the chauffeur for a group touring Louisiana in celebration of National Tourism Week. Wow! What a great experience. Though I’ve lived in the Bayou State all my […]
READ MORERecently I traveled with Louisiana Lt. Governor Jay Dardene and heard him speak on what attracts visitors to our state.. The Lt Governor said our state’s attraction was it’s “authenticity.” People from all over the world travel […]
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