New Orleans Cemetery Tour, Lafayette Cemetery No. 1

One of the things I insisted on doing before we left New Orleans was a tour of Lafayette Cemetery No. … More

The Ruby Slipper, New Orleans

New Orleans may be a long way from Kansas, but the Ruby Slipper, inspired by Dorothy and the Wizard of … More

One of our Thanksgiving Weekend traditions has become a family bowling night, if we happen to be able to find … More

Get ready for a fun thrill on a Ghost and Vampire Tour in New Orleans’ French Quarter! We’ve done several … More

During our week long visit to New Orleans, my family’s top Must-Do activity was a tour of Honey Island Swamp, … More

If you’re heading to New Orleans, then chances are you’re already planning a tour on the Mississippi River on the … More

Like Beignets from Cafe Du Monde, Turtle Soup from The Commander’s Palace, and Chargrilled Oysters from Drago’s, there are some … More

If you ask anyone what to do or see in New Orleans, chances are a visit to Café Du Monde … More

We love Jellystone Parks, and for my son’s big 10th birthday, we loaded up him, his friends and all their … More

I never expected to get a kiss from a giraffe in the Texas Hill Country, but that was just one … More

If you only think of visiting Galveston Island for the beaches, then you’re missing over half of all that the … More

When you’re in Galveston writing a series of articles titled “Haunted Galveston”, where else would you stay but the Hotel … More

I’ve always loved the stories and lore of Galveston’s pirates We always celebrate Talk Like a Pirates Day on September … More

There are so many amazing things to see in Galveston, even if you never visit the beach! One of the … More

If you’re looking for a sweet step back in time, La King’s Confectionery in Galveston is the place to visit! … More