Just 45 miles east of Baton Rouge and 45 miles northwest of New Orleans sits the incredible little city of Hammond, Louisiana. And, up until a few days ago, neither of us knew of its existence. But, all thanks to a generous offer to try some amazing rolled ice cream from a follower, we happened […]
Month: January 2020
Mardi Gras World – How The Floats Are Made, Day 144
We are getting closer and closer to Mardi Gras, and that means that float making season is in full force at Mardi Gras World in New Orleans! But before we go into how the floats are actually made let’s step back and look at what happens before that famous Mardi Gras celebration. Many of you […]
Visiting The Hauntingly Beautiful Cemeteries Of New Orleans – Day 143
With so many stunning districts, historic buildings, and 3000+ restaurants to try out, you might wonder why we spent an entire morning taking in the cemeteries of New Orleans. But to be sure, the sprawling graveyards of New Orleans are actually a must-see sight to behold. Their historic and artistic beauty are not only unique, […]
Jackson Square, The Center of The French Quarter, Day 142
Today we headed to one of New Orleans’ most recognizable landmarks, Jackson Square. This National Historic Landmark is nestled in the center of the French Quarter. Early French colonial New Orleans was centered on what was then called the Place d’Armes (“weapons’ square”). Under Spanish colonial administration in the late 18th century, the name was Plaza D Armas. […]
Hello Louisiana – Incredible People, And Cajun & Creole Food Too! Day 141
Make no bones about it, we have been looking forward to Louisiana and some incredible Cajun & Creole food for a long time. 141 days to be exact! And as we drove down from the Arkansas state line, it sure didn’t take us long to find it. Right along with some serious Louisiana hospitality at […]
Explaining Our Daily Routine In The Camper, Day 140
We have received several comments, emails and even Facebook messages asking if we could go in more detail about daily routine in the camper. When we set out on our one year quest to see all 50 states in exactly one year, we really didn’t know what to expect. Although I camped in a tent […]
A Visit To Craziest Post Office & Courthouse In The United States! Day 139
Imagine a post office and courthouse building so crazy that it actually has two separate zip codes. Even more, that sits in two different states! But that is exactly the case at the Texarkana U.S. Post Office and Federal Courthouse in Texarkana, Texas, and Texarkana, Arkansas. The building is actually built right in the middle […]
The Ace of Clubs House in Texarkana, Day 138
Today’s adventures took us through both Arkansas and Texas to explore the historic Ace of Clubs House in downtown of Texarkana. As we drove down the street, we immediately noticed the house. Although it sits back from the road behind a brick wall, you could see the house is distinctively shaped like a club, from a […]
Our 3 Favorite Diner & Dive Meals On The Road So Far – Eating Local! Day 137
We get the question often: What has been your favorite meal or favorite place to eat at so far on the trip? Let’s face it, one of the best things about traveling to all 50 states is having the opportunity to try local food and flavors everywhere. And we have certainly enjoyed that portion of […]
Historic Little Rock Central High School, Day 136
Today we took a trip back in time when we visited Little Rock Central High School. Some of you might remember watching the historic events that unfolded in September, 1957 on television. And for others, you most likely learned about this high school in history class. So when we decided to stay in Little Rock, […]