After spending a week in Baton Rouge, Shae, Truffles and I headed an hour west to stay for a week in Lafayette. There was a lot of interesting stuff to learn while there, as well as some tasty food, so we had a great week there. Here's everything that we got up to in … [Read more...] about Our Week In Lafayette, Louisiana – Here’s What We Did
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Hot Stuff: Taking The Tabasco Factory Tour On Avery Island, Louisiana
After checking out of our hotel in Lafayette, it was time to head to New Orleans for the first of our two visits there during February 2020. We had an important stop to make along the way though - the Tabasco Factory on Avery Island. We first heard about it last year when … [Read more...] about Hot Stuff: Taking The Tabasco Factory Tour On Avery Island, Louisiana
Learn About The Acadian People At Two Great Locations in Lafayette, Louisiana
We visited two different locations in Lafayette, Louisiana celebrating the Acadian people. We learned about the tragedy that brought them to Louisiana's shores in the late 1700's and how their culture developed since then. Both locations were completely worth their time. I'd … [Read more...] about Learn About The Acadian People At Two Great Locations in Lafayette, Louisiana
Hotel Review: Candlewood Suites Lafayette, Louisiana
After spending a week in Baton Rouge, Shae, Truffles and I moved on to Lafayette, Louisiana for six nights. When researching our accommodation options, it seemed like the Candlewood Suites Lafayette was our best option, but I had a hard time deciding how to book it. There was … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Candlewood Suites Lafayette, Louisiana
Our Week In Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Here’s What We Did
Our first stop in Louisiana was Baton Rouge for a week. Our time in Louisiana's state capital was fairly low key due to work and bad weather, but we did find some fun and great food in between. Here's a quick recap of what we got up to in Baton Rouge. Otter Swim At Barn Hill … [Read more...] about Our Week In Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Here’s What We Did
Cou-yon’s Cajun Bar-B-Q In Baton Rouge, LA – Some Of The Best BBQ We’ve Had
Shae and I have eaten a lot of BBQ on our road trip so far, with two of my favorites being Swadley's BBQ in Oklahoma City, OK and Rodney Scott's in Charleston, SC. I now have a new BBQ place that rivals both of those as my favorite - Cou-yon's Cajun Bar-B-Q in Baton Rouge, … [Read more...] about Cou-yon’s Cajun Bar-B-Q In Baton Rouge, LA – Some Of The Best BBQ We’ve Had
Hotel Review: Residence Inn Baton Rouge Siegen Lane, Louisiana
After spending the first few weeks of 2020 in Mississippi, Shae, Truffles and I headed one state over to Louisiana. Our first stop was Baton Rouge, Louisiana's state capital. We had a few accommodation options, including a category 1 Hyatt Place that would've only cost 5,000 … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Residence Inn Baton Rouge Siegen Lane, Louisiana
You Otter Try This – Otter Swim & Tour At Barn Hill Preserve In Louisiana
I know, I know, I say it every time I meet a new animal but... BEST DAY EVER! I went for an Otter Swim at Barn Hill Preserve in Ethel, Louisiana (about 30 miles north of Baton Rouge). You get a 2-hour tour of the preserve and then have an hour-long otter swim experience - it's … [Read more...] about You Otter Try This – Otter Swim & Tour At Barn Hill Preserve In Louisiana
4 Weeks In Louisiana: What Should We Do?
So far on our road trip, Shae and I have tended to complete our time in a state before moving on to the next one. That's changing in the first couple of months of 2020. We're starting off the new year in Mississippi and also need to be there mid-February, but don't want to … [Read more...] about 4 Weeks In Louisiana: What Should We Do?