If you've followed our 50 state road trip for any length of time, you'll know that we're not doing it very efficiently. That's the case not only when it comes to traveling from state to state but also when traveling within a state. That happened again during our time in … [Read more...] about 6 Days In Lake Charles, Louisiana – Here’s What We Did
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Hotel Review: TownePlace Suites New Orleans Metairie, Louisiana
The main reason Shae and I decided to visit Louisiana during February is so that we could experience Mardi Gras in New Orleans towards the end of the month. We knew it'd be mayhem in the city during that time, so we decided to visit New Orleans twice - once during prime Mardi … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: TownePlace Suites New Orleans Metairie, Louisiana
Our Week In Lafayette, Louisiana – Here’s What We Did
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
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
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
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
Our Week In Biloxi, Mississippi (Spoiler Alert: It was Awesome!)
When we mentioned we were planning to spend 3.5 weeks in Mississippi, everyone said they thought it was 3 weeks too long. I definitely wish we'd spent 10 days in Biloxi instead of Jackson. With only a week in Biloxi, it just wasn't enough. I couldn't get enough of the beach, … [Read more...] about Our Week In Biloxi, Mississippi (Spoiler Alert: It was Awesome!)
Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Biloxi, Mississippi
After spending 10 nights in Jackson, our final stop in Mississippi was Biloxi. We'd never visited Mississippi before and the only thing I knew of Biloxi was that there were several casinos. I was therefore picturing it being tacky, but Shae and I actually loved it … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Biloxi, Mississippi
10 Days In Central Mississippi: Here’s What We Got Up To
After spending the first week of 2020 in New Albany, MS, Shae and I made our way south to the Jackson/Ridgeland area of central Mississippi. We booked a 10 night stay there to maximize our points while staying at the Residence Inn Jackson Ridgeland (read our review here). We … [Read more...] about 10 Days In Central Mississippi: Here’s What We Got Up To