Category: Louisiana

A Visit To The Incredible Little City Of Hammond Louisiana! Day 145

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 […]

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 […]