While I’ve traveled this world over, Southwest Louisiana is where I call home. And in my travels, when someone finds out I’m from Louisiana, the inevitable “Oh I love New Orleans!” or “ I’ve always wanted to visit New Orleans!” happens. And yes, New Orleans rocks. I, too, love New Orleans but I also…
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While we may be just a tad bit north of the border, that’s never stopped us from joining in on all the Cinco de Mayo fun. Our affection for savory Mexican flare and salt-rimmed cocktails are second only to our love for our own world famous Cajun cuisine and Louisiana joie de vive. But just when we…
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Just as we look forward to the first cold front of the fall to bust out our favorite gumbo pot, we anxiously anticipate the first warm, sunny weekend that just begs for the perfect crawfish boil. There’s nothing like gathering your favorite people, local craft brews, and creative signature cocktails…
Learn MoreWhen we laissez les bons temps rouler, more often than not our good times roll on into the early hours of the morning. And nothing works up a hearty appetite like two-stepping to zydeco at one of our many cultural festivals, screaming “Throw me something, MISTER!” along with our parade routes, or…
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Dozens of costumed revelers mount their horses, pile in the back of trailers, and onto floats just as the sun breaks over the horizon. Mud-stained from last year’s run, their fringed suits whip in the wind as they make their way into town. Once gathered, the irresistible beat of Zydeco cuts through…
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Every year, thousands of visitors flock to Louisiana to participate in the extravagance known as Mardi Gras. Blaring Zydeco, flying beads, and outrageous outfits are just a few images brought to mind. But, few know of the rich customs and colorful traditions that make up Carnival Season beyond the…
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Day Trips: Our lush ecosystem lies at the very heart of our vibrant culture. Long-legged wading birds hunt along the misty fresh water marshes and moss laden bayous. Alligators warm themselves along the canal banks crisscrossing the windswept coastal prairies. Known as Louisiana’s Outback, this vast…
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Like most folks here in the South, I believe food goes beyond mere ‘fueling the body” and lands more in the realm of “feeding the soul." Less about survival and more about celebration. Seriously, we host countless festivals in honor of our exotic dishes and view the handing down of heirloom recipes…
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It wouldn’t be Louisiana if we did have some amazing stout brews and handcrafted spirits complimenting our adventures. Small, independent craft breweries and distilleries have swept the nation and completely changed the “bar scene”. So much so that Craft Trails are now a thing, creating their own…
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Sometimes the best days are the ones spent closest to home. And since I call Southwest Louisiana home, I’m surrounded by exotic flavors, hauntingly beautiful bayous, and colorful festivals. In order to appreciate all home has to offer, I regularly act as a tourist in my own backyard. Steeped in rich…
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